Pig Iron Color – #484848: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pig Iron color hex code is #484848, and it is composed of 28% red, 28% green and 28% blue.
Pig Iron is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.15:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pig Iron color (#484848) against light backgrounds.

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Pig Iron Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pig Iron, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #484848 |
| RGB | rgb(72,72,72) |
| HSL | hsl(0,0%,28.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 0, 72 |
| HSV | 0, 0, 28 |
| RGB % | 28, 28, 28 |
| XYZ | 6.2, 6.5, 7.1 |
| LAB | 30.6, 0.2, -0.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 0% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.15 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.3 (fails WCAG AA) |
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