Pure Black Color – #595652: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pure Black color hex code is #595652, and it is composed of 35% red, 34% green and 32% blue.
Pure Black is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 8% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.3:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pure Black color (#595652) against light backgrounds.

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Pure Black Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pure Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #595652 |
| RGB | rgb(89,86,82) |
| HSL | hsl(34,4.1%,33.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 8, 65 |
| HSV | 34, 8, 35 |
| RGB % | 35, 34, 32 |
| XYZ | 9, 9.4, 9.3 |
| LAB | 36.7, 0.6, 2.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.88 (fails WCAG AA) |
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