Eigengrau Color – #16161d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Eigengrau color hex code is #16161d, and it is composed of 9% red, 9% green and 11% blue.
Eigengrau is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 24% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 18:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Eigengrau color (#16161d) against light backgrounds.

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Eigengrau Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Eigengrau, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #16161d |
| RGB | rgb(22,22,29) |
| HSL | hsl(240,13.7%,10%) |
| CMYK | 24, 24, 0, 89 |
| HSV | 240, 24, 11 |
| RGB % | 9, 9, 11 |
| XYZ | 0.8, 0.8, 1.3 |
| LAB | 7.2, 1.6, -5.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 24% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 18 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.17 (fails WCAG AA) |









