Sepia Black

#2D0A07

General Information about Sepia Black

The hex color code #2D0A07 represents a very dark shade of red-brown, often described as Sepia Black. It falls within the range of colors associated with earth tones, suggesting warmth and naturalness. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 17.65% red, 3.92% green, and 2.75% blue. The CMYK representation is 0% cyan, 77.8% magenta, 84.3% yellow, and 82.4% black. This color is typically perceived as muted and subdued, lacking vibrancy due to its low saturation and brightness values. It can evoke feelings of antiquity, nostalgia, or even somberness. Understanding its composition helps in effectively utilizing this color in various design applications.

The color #2D0A07, a deep sepia black, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its low luminance value results in extremely poor contrast against standard white backgrounds, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) require a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This color will likely fail these criteria, necessitating the use of much lighter foreground colors to ensure readability. When using this color, consider employing accessibility tools to verify contrast ratios and choose appropriate text colors. Avoid using #2D0A07 for essential information or interactive elements without careful consideration of contrast.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
45 10 7
RGB45 10 7
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
4.74deg 73.08% 10.2%
4.7473.0810.2HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
4.74deg 2.75% 82.35%
4.742.7582.35HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2D0A07
rgb45 10 7
hsl4.74deg 73.08% 10.2%
cmyk0% 77.78% 84.44% 82.35%
hwb4.74deg 2.75% 82.35%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0
oklch0.206 0.0585 28.56
oklab0.206 0.05 0.03
CMYK
0% 77.78% 84.44% 82.35%
077.7884.4482.35CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0
0.010.010XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.206 0.0585 28.56
0.2060.058528.56LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.206 0.05 0.03
0.2060.050.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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