Spike Color – #656271: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Spike color hex code is #656271, and it is composed of 40% red, 38% green and 44% blue.
Spike is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.93:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Spike color (#656271) against light backgrounds.

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Spike Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Spike, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #656271 |
| RGB | rgb(101,98,113) |
| HSL | hsl(252,7.1%,41.4%) |
| CMYK | 11, 13, 0, 56 |
| HSV | 252, 13, 44 |
| RGB % | 40, 38, 44 |
| XYZ | 12.7, 12.7, 17.4 |
| LAB | 42.3, 4.3, -8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.93 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.54 (fails WCAG AA) |
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