Black Grey Color – #24272e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Grey color hex code is #24272e, and it is composed of 14% red, 15% green and 18% blue.
Black Grey is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 14.95:1 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 Grey color (#24272e) against light backgrounds.

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Black Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #24272e |
| RGB | rgb(36,39,46) |
| HSL | hsl(222,12.2%,16.1%) |
| CMYK | 22, 15, 0, 82 |
| HSV | 222, 22, 18 |
| RGB % | 14, 15, 18 |
| XYZ | 1.9, 2, 2.9 |
| LAB | 15.5, -0, -5.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 14.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.4 (fails WCAG AA) |
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