Pot Black Color – #161616: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pot Black color hex code is #161616, and it is composed of 9% red, 9% green and 9% blue.
Pot Black is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 18.1:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pot Black color (#161616) against light backgrounds.

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Pot Black Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pot Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #161616 |
| RGB | rgb(22,22,22) |
| HSL | hsl(0,0%,8.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 0, 91 |
| HSV | 0, 0, 9 |
| RGB % | 9, 9, 9 |
| XYZ | 0.8, 0.8, 0.9 |
| LAB | 7.2, 1.6, -0.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 0% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 18.1 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
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