Anthracite Color – #28282d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Anthracite color hex code is #28282d, and it is composed of 16% red, 16% green and 18% blue.
Anthracite is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 11% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 14.67:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Anthracite color (#28282d) against light backgrounds.

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Anthracite Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Anthracite, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #28282d |
| RGB | rgb(40,40,45) |
| HSL | hsl(240,5.9%,16.7%) |
| CMYK | 11, 11, 0, 82 |
| HSV | 240, 11, 18 |
| RGB % | 16, 16, 18 |
| XYZ | 2.1, 2.2, 2.8 |
| LAB | 16.5, 0.2, -3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 14.67 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.43 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Anthracite Color
#28282d

Anthracite
#555e64

Blue Anthracite
#3d475e

Anthracite Blue
#373f42

Anthracite Grey
#73293b

Anthracite Red





