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Gray

Hex Code #6B898F

Color Analysis Summary

Color #6B898F, historically referred to as Gray, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 42% red, 54% green, and 56% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 107, Green: 137, and Blue: 143. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #6B898F. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 190°, a saturation of 14%, and a lightness index of 49%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 56%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #6B898F into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)107, 137, 143
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)190°, 14%, 49%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)190°, 25%, 56%
CSS Valuergb(107, 137, 143)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.75:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background5.6:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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