Cordite Color – #616665: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cordite color hex code is #616665, and it is composed of 38% red, 40% green and 40% blue.
Cordite is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 5% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.84:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cordite color (#616665) against light backgrounds.

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#616665
Cordite Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Cordite:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #616665 |
| RGB | rgb(97,102,101) |
| HSL | hsl(168,2.5%,39%) |
| CMYK | 5, 0, 1, 60 |
| HSV | 168, 5, 40 |
| RGB % | 38, 40, 40 |
| XYZ | 12, 13, 14.2 |
| LAB | 42.8, -2.5, -0.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 5% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.84 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
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