Black Walnut Color – #5e4f46: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Walnut color hex code is #5e4f46, and it is composed of 37% red, 31% green and 27% blue.
Black Walnut is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 26% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.83:1 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 Walnut color (#5e4f46) against light backgrounds.

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Black Walnut Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Walnut, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5e4f46 |
| RGB | rgb(94,79,70) |
| HSL | hsl(22,14.6%,32.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 16, 26, 63 |
| HSV | 23, 26, 37 |
| RGB % | 37, 31, 27 |
| XYZ | 8.5, 8.4, 7 |
| LAB | 34.8, 4.6, 7.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 26% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.83 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
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