Blackwood Color – #494e52: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blackwood color hex code is #494e52, and it is composed of 29% red, 31% green and 32% blue.
Blackwood is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 11% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.42:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Blackwood color (#494e52) against light backgrounds.

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Blackwood Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blackwood, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #494e52 |
| RGB | rgb(73,78,82) |
| HSL | hsl(207,5.8%,30.4%) |
| CMYK | 11, 5, 0, 68 |
| HSV | 207, 11, 32 |
| RGB % | 29, 31, 32 |
| XYZ | 7, 7.5, 9.1 |
| LAB | 32.9, -1.3, -3.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.42 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.49 (fails WCAG AA) |









