Graphite Color – #383428: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Graphite color hex code is #383428, and it is composed of 22% red, 20% green and 16% blue.
Graphite is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 29% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 12.43:1 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 color (#383428) against light backgrounds.

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Graphite Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Graphite, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #383428 |
| RGB | rgb(56,52,40) |
| HSL | hsl(45,16.7%,18.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 29, 78 |
| HSV | 45, 29, 22 |
| RGB % | 22, 20, 16 |
| XYZ | 3.2, 3.4, 2.5 |
| LAB | 21.6, -0.5, 7.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 29% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 12.43 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
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Great Graphite
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Graphite Grey Green
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Graphite Black
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Graphite Black Green
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