Cynical Black Color – #171717: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cynical Black color hex code is #171717, and it is composed of 9% red, 9% green and 9% blue.
Cynical Black is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 17.93:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cynical Black color (#171717) against light backgrounds.

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Cynical Black Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cynical Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #171717 |
| RGB | rgb(23,23,23) |
| HSL | hsl(0,0%,9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 0, 91 |
| HSV | 0, 0, 9 |
| RGB % | 9, 9, 9 |
| XYZ | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
| LAB | 8.1, -2.3, 1.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 0% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 17.93 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
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