Black Velvet Color – #222233: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Velvet color hex code is #222233, and it is composed of 13% red, 13% green and 20% blue.
Black Velvet is a dark, muted, and cool color at 33% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 15.62:1 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 Velvet color (#222233) against light backgrounds.

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Black Velvet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Velvet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #222233 |
| RGB | rgb(34,34,51) |
| HSL | hsl(240,20%,16.7%) |
| CMYK | 33, 33, 0, 80 |
| HSV | 240, 33, 20 |
| RGB % | 13, 13, 20 |
| XYZ | 1.8, 1.7, 3.4 |
| LAB | 13.8, 4.7, -11.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 33% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 15.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.34 (fails WCAG AA) |
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