Blue Charcoal Color – #262b2f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Charcoal color hex code is #262b2f, and it is composed of 15% red, 17% green and 18% blue.
Blue Charcoal is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 14.3:1 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 Charcoal color (#262b2f) against light backgrounds.

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Blue Charcoal Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Charcoal, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #262b2f |
| RGB | rgb(38,43,47) |
| HSL | hsl(207,10.6%,16.7%) |
| CMYK | 19, 9, 0, 82 |
| HSV | 207, 19, 18 |
| RGB % | 15, 17, 18 |
| XYZ | 2.2, 2.3, 3 |
| LAB | 17, 0.3, -3.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 14.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.47 (fails WCAG AA) |
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