Blue Anthracite Color – #555e64: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Anthracite color hex code is #555e64, and it is composed of 33% red, 37% green and 39% blue.
Blue Anthracite is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.62:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Blue Anthracite color (#555e64) against light backgrounds.

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Blue Anthracite Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Anthracite, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #555e64 |
| RGB | rgb(85,94,100) |
| HSL | hsl(204,8.1%,36.3%) |
| CMYK | 15, 6, 0, 61 |
| HSV | 204, 15, 39 |
| RGB % | 33, 37, 39 |
| XYZ | 10, 10.9, 13.6 |
| LAB | 39.4, -2.8, -4.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
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