Graphic Charcoal Color – #5c5e5f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Graphic Charcoal color hex code is #5c5e5f, and it is composed of 36% red, 37% green and 37% blue.
Graphic Charcoal is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 3% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.52:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Graphic Charcoal color (#5c5e5f) against light backgrounds.

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Graphic Charcoal Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Graphic Charcoal, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5c5e5f |
| RGB | rgb(92,94,95) |
| HSL | hsl(200,1.6%,36.7%) |
| CMYK | 3, 1, 0, 63 |
| HSV | 200, 3, 37 |
| RGB % | 36, 37, 37 |
| XYZ | 10.5, 11.1, 12.4 |
| LAB | 39.7, -0.4, -0.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 3% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.52 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.22 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Graphic Charcoal Color
#464646

Wood Charcoal
#838298

Soft Charcoal
#aca495

Mercer Charcoal
#565350

Heavy Charcoal
#5c5e5f

Graphic Charcoal
#333232

Dark Charcoal
#807b76

Cool Charcoal
#949d8d

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