Crowshead

#1A140D

General Information about #1A140D

The hexadecimal color #1A140D, often referred to as "Crowshead," is a dark, muted shade that resides within the brown color family. It possesses a subtle earthiness and a low saturation, making it a versatile option for applications where a subdued and grounding tone is desired. The color is composed of 10.2% red, 7.8% green, and 5.1% blue. Its subdued nature makes it appropriate for backgrounds, accents, or elements intended to convey sophistication. Colors that are close to Crowshead include dark browns, and dark olive greens. It is a very dark color, and should be used with lighter colors to help add contrast. The RGB values are 26, 20, and 13 respectively.

The hex color #1A140D, also known as Crowshead, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its low luminance value of approximately 1% results in very poor contrast against a standard white background. This makes text and other elements using this color difficult to read. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Crowshead fails to meet these standards, requiring careful consideration of foreground colors. White or very light shades of beige or yellow are recommended to enhance readability. Using tools to assess contrast ratios is crucial to ensure content is accessible to all users. Also avoid using this color for interactive elements, unless the contrast is significantly improved by using thick borders or contrasting backgrounds. Proper color choices are critical for inclusive design.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
26 20 13
RGB26 20 13
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
32.31deg 33.33% 7.65%
32.3133.337.65HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
32.31deg 5.1% 89.8%
32.315.189.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1A140D
rgb26 20 13
hsl32.31deg 33.33% 7.65%
cmyk0% 23.08% 50% 89.8%
hwb32.31deg 5.1% 89.8%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0
oklch0.1963 0.0165 70.92
oklab0.1963 0.01 0.02
CMYK
0% 23.08% 50% 89.8%
023.085089.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0
0.010.010XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1963 0.0165 70.92
0.19630.016570.92LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1963 0.01 0.02
0.19630.010.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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