Blackish Grey Color – #5b5c61: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blackish Grey color hex code is #5b5c61, and it is composed of 36% red, 36% green and 38% blue.
Blackish Grey is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.67:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Blackish Grey color (#5b5c61) against light backgrounds.

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Blackish Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blackish Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b5c61 |
| RGB | rgb(91,92,97) |
| HSL | hsl(230,3.2%,36.9%) |
| CMYK | 6, 5, 0, 62 |
| HSV | 230, 6, 38 |
| RGB % | 36, 36, 38 |
| XYZ | 10.3, 10.7, 12.8 |
| LAB | 39.1, 1, -3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.67 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.15 (fails WCAG AA) |
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