Vulcan

#1C121F

General Information about #1C121F

The hex color #1C121F, also known as Vulcan, is a dark, muted shade that resides within the realm of deep purples and near-blacks. It carries an air of sophistication and mystery, making it a popular choice for designs aiming to evoke a sense of elegance or understated power. In the RGB color model, #1C121F is composed of 11.0% red, 7.1% green, and 12.2% blue. This combination results in a color that leans slightly towards the cooler side of the spectrum. Its low saturation contributes to its subtle and unobtrusive nature, allowing it to blend seamlessly into various design contexts. The color is not part of the web safe color palette.

The hex color #1C121F presents a significant challenge in terms of accessibility, particularly for text-based content. Its dark nature results in very low contrast against typical light backgrounds. This low contrast can make it difficult for individuals with visual impairments to read text rendered in this color. To ensure accessibility, it is crucial to use a light color for the text if #1C121F is used as a background, or vice versa. Adhering to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contrast ratio requirements is essential. These guidelines specify minimum contrast ratios for different text sizes to accommodate users with low vision or color vision deficiencies. Tools are available to check color contrast ratios and ensure compliance. Additionally, providing alternative styling options for users who need them can greatly improve accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
28 18 31
RGB28 18 31
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
286.15deg 26.53% 9.61%
286.1526.539.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
286.15deg 7.06% 87.84%
286.157.0687.84HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#1C121F
rgb28 18 31
hsl286.15deg 26.53% 9.61%
cmyk9.68% 41.94% 0% 87.84%
hwb286.15deg 7.06% 87.84%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0.01
oklch0.2015 0.0294 318.23
oklab0.2015 0.02 -0.02
CMYK
9.68% 41.94% 0% 87.84%
9.6841.94087.84CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0.01
0.010.010.01XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2015 0.0294 318.23
0.20150.0294318.23LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2015 0.02 -0.02
0.20150.02-0.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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