Damp Basement Color – #5f6171: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Damp Basement color hex code is #5f6171, and it is composed of 37% red, 38% green and 44% blue.
Damp Basement is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.11:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Damp Basement color (#5f6171) against light backgrounds.

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Damp Basement Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Damp Basement, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5f6171 |
| RGB | rgb(95,97,113) |
| HSL | hsl(233,8.7%,40.8%) |
| CMYK | 16, 14, 0, 56 |
| HSV | 233, 16, 44 |
| RGB % | 37, 38, 44 |
| XYZ | 12, 12.2, 17.3 |
| LAB | 41.5, 2.8, -9.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.11 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.43 (fails WCAG AA) |









