Black Marlin Color – #383740: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Marlin color hex code is #383740, and it is composed of 22% red, 22% green and 25% blue.
Black Marlin is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 11.74:1 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 Marlin color (#383740) against light backgrounds.

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Black Marlin Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Marlin, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #383740 |
| RGB | rgb(56,55,64) |
| HSL | hsl(247,7.6%,23.3%) |
| CMYK | 13, 14, 0, 75 |
| HSV | 247, 14, 25 |
| RGB % | 22, 22, 25 |
| XYZ | 3.9, 3.9, 5.4 |
| LAB | 23.3, 2.9, -5.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.74 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.79 (fails WCAG AA) |
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