Black Lead Color – #474c4d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Lead color hex code is #474c4d, and it is composed of 28% red, 30% green and 30% blue.
Black Lead is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 8% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.72:1 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 Lead color (#474c4d) against light backgrounds.

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Black Lead Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Lead, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #474c4d |
| RGB | rgb(71,76,77) |
| HSL | hsl(190,4.1%,29%) |
| CMYK | 8, 1, 0, 70 |
| HSV | 190, 8, 30 |
| RGB % | 28, 30, 30 |
| XYZ | 6.5, 7, 8 |
| LAB | 31.8, -1.6, -1.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.72 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.41 (fails WCAG AA) |
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