Sumi Ink Color – #595857: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sumi Ink color hex code is #595857, and it is composed of 35% red, 35% green and 34% blue.
Sumi Ink is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 2% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.1:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sumi Ink color (#595857) against light backgrounds.

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Sumi Ink Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sumi Ink, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #595857 |
| RGB | rgb(89,88,87) |
| HSL | hsl(30,1.1%,34.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 2, 65 |
| HSV | 30, 2, 35 |
| RGB % | 35, 35, 34 |
| XYZ | 9.3, 9.8, 10.4 |
| LAB | 37.5, -0.1, 0.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 2% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.1 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.96 (fails WCAG AA) |
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