Obsidian Color – #445055: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Obsidian color hex code is #445055, and it is composed of 27% red, 31% green and 33% blue.
Obsidian is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.32:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Obsidian color (#445055) against light backgrounds.

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Obsidian Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Obsidian, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #445055 |
| RGB | rgb(68,80,85) |
| HSL | hsl(198,11.1%,30%) |
| CMYK | 20, 6, 0, 67 |
| HSV | 198, 20, 33 |
| RGB % | 27, 31, 33 |
| XYZ | 6.9, 7.6, 9.7 |
| LAB | 33.1, -3.2, -4.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.32 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.52 (fails WCAG AA) |
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