Spade Black Color – #424142: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Spade Black color hex code is #424142, and it is composed of 26% red, 25% green and 26% blue.
Spade Black is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 2% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 10.16:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Spade Black color (#424142) against light backgrounds.

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Spade Black Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Spade Black, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #424142 |
| RGB | rgb(66,65,66) |
| HSL | hsl(300,0.8%,25.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 0, 74 |
| HSV | 300, 2, 26 |
| RGB % | 26, 25, 26 |
| XYZ | 5.1, 5.3, 5.9 |
| LAB | 27.6, 0.8, -0.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 2% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 10.16 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.07 (fails WCAG AA) |
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