Dark Shadows Color – #5b595d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dark Shadows color hex code is #5b595d, and it is composed of 36% red, 35% green and 36% blue.
Dark Shadows is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.93:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dark Shadows color (#5b595d) against light backgrounds.

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Dark Shadows Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dark Shadows, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b595d |
| RGB | rgb(91,89,93) |
| HSL | hsl(270,2.2%,35.7%) |
| CMYK | 2, 4, 0, 64 |
| HSV | 270, 4, 36 |
| RGB % | 36, 35, 36 |
| XYZ | 9.9, 10.2, 11.8 |
| LAB | 38.2, 1.6, -1.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.93 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.03 (fails WCAG AA) |
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