Sambucus Color – #17182b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sambucus color hex code is #17182b, and it is composed of 9% red, 9% green and 17% blue.
Sambucus is a dark, muted, and cool color at 47% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 17.47:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sambucus color (#17182b) against light backgrounds.

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Sambucus Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sambucus, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #17182b |
| RGB | rgb(23,24,43) |
| HSL | hsl(237,30.3%,12.9%) |
| CMYK | 47, 44, 0, 83 |
| HSV | 237, 47, 17 |
| RGB % | 9, 9, 17 |
| XYZ | 1.1, 1, 2.4 |
| LAB | 9, 5.4, -13 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Black |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 17.47 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.2 (fails WCAG AA) |









