Lead Color – #212121: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Lead color hex code is #212121, and it is composed of 13% red, 13% green and 13% blue.
Lead is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 16.1:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Lead color (#212121) against light backgrounds.

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Lead Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Lead, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #212121 |
| RGB | rgb(33,33,33) |
| HSL | hsl(0,0%,12.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 0, 87 |
| HSV | 0, 0, 13 |
| RGB % | 13, 13, 13 |
| XYZ | 1.4, 1.5, 1.7 |
| LAB | 12.6, -0.7, -0.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 0% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 16.1 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.3 (fails WCAG AA) |
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#5c6274

Pencil Lead
#686a69

Molten Lead
#212121

Lead
#99aabb

Lead Ore
#6c809c

Lead Cast
#fffae5

Lead Glass
#8a7963

Lead Grey
#474c4d

Black Lead








