Graphite Black Color – #262a2b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Graphite Black is the cool, slightly blue charcoal of a sharpened pencil tip and the mineral graphite itself. It has a faint metallic depth, darker than slate but softer than true black. The Graphite Black color code is a favorite for sleek electronics and modern trim.

Graphite Black Color Shades
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#262a2b
Graphite Black Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Graphite Black:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #262a2b |
| RGB | rgb(38,42,43) |
| HSL | hsl(192,6.2%,15.9%) |
| CMYK | 12, 2, 0, 83 |
| HSV | 192, 12, 17 |
| RGB % | 15, 16, 17 |
| XYZ | 2.1, 2.2, 2.6 |
| LAB | 16.5, 0.2, -1.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 14.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
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