Dampened Black Color – #4a4747: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dampened Black color hex code is #4a4747, and it is composed of 29% red, 28% green and 28% blue.
Dampened Black is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.2:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dampened Black color (#4a4747) against light backgrounds.

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Dampened Black Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dampened Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #4a4747 |
| RGB | rgb(74,71,71) |
| HSL | hsl(0,2.1%,28.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 4, 4, 71 |
| HSV | 0, 4, 29 |
| RGB % | 29, 28, 28 |
| XYZ | 6.2, 6.4, 6.9 |
| LAB | 30.4, 1.3, 0.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.2 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.28 (fails WCAG AA) |
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