Sepia Black

#260305

General Information about Sepia Black (#260305)

The hex color code #260305, also known as Sepia Black, is a very dark shade of red. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 15.29% red, 1.18% green, and 1.96% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 0% cyan, 92.31% magenta, 87.1% yellow, and 84.71% black. This color evokes a sense of depth, richness, and can be associated with vintage or rustic aesthetics. Due to its dark nature, it is often used sparingly, typically for backgrounds or accents, and it is important to ensure sufficient contrast with lighter colors when used for text or other detailed elements. Understanding its color composition and context is vital when incorporating it into designs.

The color #260305, also known as Sepia Black, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as text against a white background, it may fail to meet the minimum contrast ratio guidelines set by WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). This can make the text difficult to read for users with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness. To improve accessibility, consider using lighter shades of the same hue or contrasting colors to ensure a sufficient contrast ratio. For example, a lighter beige or cream color could work well with this dark shade. Always use color contrast checkers to verify compliance with accessibility standards before deploying any web content. This will help create a more inclusive and user-friendly experience for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
38 3 5
RGB38 3 5
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
356.57 85.37% 8.04%
356.5785.378.04HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
356.57 1.18% 85.1%
356.571.1885.1HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#260305
rgb38 3 5
hsl356.57 85.37% 8.04%
cmyk0% 92.11% 86.84% 85.1%
hwb356.57 1.18% 85.1%
xyz-d650.01 0 0
oklch0.1772 0.0611 21.62
oklab0.1772 0.06 0.02
CMYK
0% 92.11% 86.84% 85.1%
092.1186.8485.1CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0 0
0.0100XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.1772 0.0611 21.62
0.17720.061121.62LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.1772 0.06 0.02
0.17720.060.02LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

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