Night Rider

#1A1111

General Information about #1A1111

The hex color code #1A1111, often referred to as 'Night Rider', represents a very dark shade of red. It is composed of 10.2% red, 6.7% green, and 6.7% blue. In the RGB color model, it has the values 26, 17, and 17 respectively. This color is near-black, possessing very low luminance. Colors similar to it include various shades of dark grays and browns. The hex code is used in various contexts, including web design, graphic design, and digital art, to specify colors in a standardized format. The color is not part of the web safe colors. It tends to give the appearance of authority, power and elegance.

The hex color #1A1111, also known as Night Rider, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its extremely low luminance value results in poor contrast against most background colors, including white. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for readability and usability. Text or interactive elements using #1A1111 on a white background would likely fail WCAG AA and AAA standards. To improve accessibility, consider using lighter text colors like white or very light gray on this background, or pairing it with a much lighter accent color to delineate elements and provide visual separation. Alternatively, avoid using it for critical text or interactive elements. Employing contrast checking tools during the design process is essential to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and provide an inclusive experience for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
26 17 17
RGB26 17 17
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
0 20.93% 8.43%
020.938.43HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
0 6.67% 89.8%
06.6789.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1A1111
rgb26 17 17
hsl0 20.93% 8.43%
cmyk0% 34.62% 34.62% 89.8%
hwb0 6.67% 89.8%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.1895 0.0152 18.51
oklab0.1895 0.01 0
CMYK
0% 34.62% 34.62% 89.8%
034.6234.6289.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1895 0.0152 18.51
0.18950.015218.51LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1895 0.01 0
0.18950.010LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

Alternative colors

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