Kettle Black Color – #141314: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Kettle Black color hex code is #141314, and it is composed of 8% red, 7% green and 8% blue.
Kettle Black is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 5% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 18.53:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Kettle Black color (#141314) against light backgrounds.

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Kettle Black Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Kettle Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #141314 |
| RGB | rgb(20,19,20) |
| HSL | hsl(300,2.6%,7.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 0, 92 |
| HSV | 300, 5, 8 |
| RGB % | 8, 7, 8 |
| XYZ | 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 |
| LAB | 6.3, -2.7, -0.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 5% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 18.53 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.13 (fails WCAG AA) |
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