Graphite Black Color – #262a2b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Graphite Black color hex code is #262a2b, and it is composed of 15% red, 16% green and 17% blue.
Graphite Black is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 14.5:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Graphite Black color (#262a2b) against light backgrounds.

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Graphite Black Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Graphite Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| 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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