Black Emerald Color – #12221d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Emerald color hex code is #12221d, and it is composed of 7% red, 13% green and 11% blue.
Black Emerald is a dark, muted, and cool color at 47% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 16.51:1 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 Emerald color (#12221d) against light backgrounds.

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Black Emerald Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Emerald, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #12221d |
| RGB | rgb(18,34,29) |
| HSL | hsl(161,30.8%,10.2%) |
| CMYK | 47, 0, 15, 87 |
| HSV | 161, 47, 13 |
| RGB % | 7, 13, 11 |
| XYZ | 1, 1.4, 1.4 |
| LAB | 12, -10.9, 1.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 16.51 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.27 (fails WCAG AA) |
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