Pirate Black Color – #363838: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pirate Black color hex code is #363838, and it is composed of 21% red, 22% green and 22% blue.
Pirate Black is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 11.8:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pirate Black color (#363838) against light backgrounds.

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Pirate Black Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pirate Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #363838 |
| RGB | rgb(54,56,56) |
| HSL | hsl(180,1.8%,21.6%) |
| CMYK | 4, 0, 0, 78 |
| HSV | 180, 4, 22 |
| RGB % | 21, 22, 22 |
| XYZ | 3.6, 3.9, 4.3 |
| LAB | 23.3, -1.6, -0.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
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