Black Tie Color – #464647: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Tie color hex code is #464647, and it is composed of 27% red, 27% green and 28% blue.
Black Tie is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 1% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.43:1 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 Tie color (#464647) against light backgrounds.

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Black Tie Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Tie, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #464647 |
| RGB | rgb(70,70,71) |
| HSL | hsl(240,0.7%,27.6%) |
| CMYK | 1, 1, 0, 72 |
| HSV | 240, 1, 28 |
| RGB % | 27, 27, 28 |
| XYZ | 5.9, 6.1, 6.8 |
| LAB | 29.7, 1.1, -0.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 1% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.43 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
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