Hard Coal Color – #656464: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Hard Coal color hex code is #656464, and it is composed of 40% red, 39% green and 39% blue.
Hard Coal is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 1% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.9:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Hard Coal color (#656464) against light backgrounds.

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Hard Coal Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Hard Coal, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #656464 |
| RGB | rgb(101,100,100) |
| HSL | hsl(0,0.5%,39.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 1, 60 |
| HSV | 0, 1, 40 |
| RGB % | 40, 39, 39 |
| XYZ | 12.2, 12.8, 13.9 |
| LAB | 42.5, 0.2, 0.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 1% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.9 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.56 (fails WCAG AA) |
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