Humpback Whale Color – #473b3b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Humpback Whale color hex code is #473b3b, and it is composed of 28% red, 23% green and 23% blue.
Humpback Whale is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 10.73:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Humpback Whale color (#473b3b) against light backgrounds.

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Humpback Whale Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Humpback Whale, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #473b3b |
| RGB | rgb(71,59,59) |
| HSL | hsl(0,9.2%,25.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 17, 17, 72 |
| HSV | 0, 17, 28 |
| RGB % | 28, 23, 23 |
| XYZ | 5, 4.8, 4.8 |
| LAB | 26.2, 5.6, 2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 10.73 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.96 (fails WCAG AA) |
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