Sepia Black

#2E070B

General Information about Sepia Black

The hex color code #2E070B, often referred to as Sepia Black, is a dark, muted shade that evokes a sense of warmth and antiquity. It belongs to the red color family but has significant brown undertones, giving it a unique and sophisticated character. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 18.04% red, 2.75% green, and 4.31% blue. Its CMYK values are 0% cyan, 84.71% magenta, 76.47% yellow, and 81.96% black. This color is often associated with vintage aesthetics, creating a sense of nostalgia and timelessness. It's frequently employed in design projects aiming to convey tradition, warmth, or a sense of understated elegance, making it a versatile choice for branding and visual communication where a subtle, refined impression is desired.

The hex color #2E070B, also known as Sepia Black, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly regarding color contrast. When used as text against a white background, or conversely, as a background for white text, the contrast ratio is substantially low. This makes it difficult for individuals with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness, to discern the text or content. Therefore, it is crucial to avoid using #2E070B for text or essential interface elements without implementing compensating measures. These measures can include pairing it with much lighter colors to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) contrast requirements. Failure to address this can result in an inaccessible user experience, excluding a portion of the user base. Consider using tools to verify contrast ratios and test with different color vision deficiency simulations.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 7 11
RGB46 7 11
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
353.85deg 73.58% 10.39%
353.8573.5810.39HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
353.85deg 2.75% 81.96%
353.852.7581.96HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E070B
rgb46 7 11
hsl353.85deg 73.58% 10.39%
cmyk0% 84.78% 76.09% 81.96%
hwb353.85deg 2.75% 81.96%
xyz-d650.01 0.01 0
oklch0.2042 0.0636 18.79
oklab0.2042 0.06 0.02
CMYK
0% 84.78% 76.09% 81.96%
084.7876.0981.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.01 0.01 0
0.010.010XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2042 0.0636 18.79
0.20420.063618.79LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2042 0.06 0.02
0.20420.060.02LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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