Black Orchid Color – #525463: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Orchid color hex code is #525463, and it is composed of 32% red, 33% green and 39% blue.
Black Orchid is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.48:1 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 Orchid color (#525463) against light backgrounds.

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Black Orchid Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Orchid, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #525463 |
| RGB | rgb(82,84,99) |
| HSL | hsl(233,9.4%,35.5%) |
| CMYK | 17, 15, 0, 61 |
| HSV | 233, 17, 39 |
| RGB % | 32, 33, 39 |
| XYZ | 8.9, 9, 13.1 |
| LAB | 36, 3, -9.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.48 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.81 (fails WCAG AA) |
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