Carbon Color – #333333: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Carbon color hex code is #333333, and it is composed of 20% red, 20% green and 20% blue.
Carbon is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 12.63:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Carbon color (#333333) against light backgrounds.

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Carbon Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Carbon, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #333333 |
| RGB | rgb(51,51,51) |
| HSL | hsl(0,0%,20%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 0, 80 |
| HSV | 0, 0, 20 |
| RGB % | 20, 20, 20 |
| XYZ | 3.1, 3.3, 3.6 |
| LAB | 21.2, -0.6, -0 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 0% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 12.63 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.66 (fails WCAG AA) |
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