Nero

#1B0800

General Information about #1B0800 (Nero)

The hexadecimal color code #1B0800 represents a very dark shade of brown, often described as Nero. In the RGB color model, it consists of 10.59% red, 3.14% green, and 0% blue. This means it's a color heavily leaning towards the red spectrum, with minimal presence of green and blue. This composition contributes to its dark and muted appearance. The color is commonly perceived as a dark, earthy tone, evocative of materials like dark soil, roasted coffee beans, or aged wood. Due to its extremely low brightness, it's often used to create a sense of depth, mystery, or sophistication in design. In contexts where color names are important, it may be referred to as a very dark brown or a shade of black with brown undertones. It can be used to create a luxurious or somber tone, depending on the context and surrounding elements.

The hex color #1B0800, a very dark shade, presents significant accessibility challenges. Its extremely low luminance results in poor contrast against most background colors, including white. This makes it difficult for users with visual impairments, such as low vision or color blindness, to perceive text or graphical elements rendered in this color. Web developers should avoid using #1B0800 for text or important interface elements unless paired with a very light or contrasting color to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Using online contrast checkers can help determine if the contrast between #1B0800 and another color meets accessibility standards. Careful consideration of color pairings is crucial to provide an inclusive and accessible user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
27 8 0
RGB27 8 0
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
17.78deg 100% 5.29%
17.781005.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
17.78deg 0% 89.41%
17.78089.41HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1B0800
rgb27 8 0
hsl17.78deg 100% 5.29%
cmyk0% 70.37% 100% 89.41%
hwb17.78deg 0% 89.41%
xyz-d650.01 0 0
oklch0.1631 0.0411 53.63
oklab0.1631 0.02 0.03
CMYK
0% 70.37% 100% 89.41%
070.3710089.41CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0 0
0.0100XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1631 0.0411 53.63
0.16310.041153.63LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1631 0.02 0.03
0.16310.020.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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