Emperor Color – #50494a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Emperor color hex code is #50494a, and it is composed of 31% red, 29% green and 29% blue.
Emperor is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.78:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Emperor color (#50494a) against light backgrounds.

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Emperor Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Emperor, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #50494a |
| RGB | rgb(80,73,74) |
| HSL | hsl(351,4.6%,30%) |
| CMYK | 0, 9, 7, 69 |
| HSV | 351, 9, 31 |
| RGB % | 31, 29, 29 |
| XYZ | 6.9, 7, 7.5 |
| LAB | 31.8, 2.5, 0.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.78 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.39 (fails WCAG AA) |
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