Black Bamboo Color – #5b5d53: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Bamboo color hex code is #5b5d53, and it is composed of 36% red, 36% green and 33% blue.
Black Bamboo is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 11% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.7:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Black Bamboo color (#5b5d53) against light backgrounds.

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Black Bamboo Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Bamboo, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b5d53 |
| RGB | rgb(91,93,83) |
| HSL | hsl(72,5.7%,34.5%) |
| CMYK | 2, 0, 11, 64 |
| HSV | 72, 11, 36 |
| RGB % | 36, 36, 33 |
| XYZ | 9.8, 10.7, 9.7 |
| LAB | 39.1, -2.9, 5.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.7 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
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