Black Bay Color – #474a4e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Bay color hex code is #474a4e, and it is composed of 28% red, 29% green and 31% blue.
Black Bay is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.91:1 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 Bay color (#474a4e) against light backgrounds.

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Black Bay Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Bay, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #474a4e |
| RGB | rgb(71,74,78) |
| HSL | hsl(214,4.7%,29.2%) |
| CMYK | 9, 5, 0, 69 |
| HSV | 214, 9, 31 |
| RGB % | 28, 29, 31 |
| XYZ | 6.4, 6.8, 8.2 |
| LAB | 31.3, -0.7, -2.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.91 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
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