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Gray

Hex Code #6F686E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #6F686E, 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 44% red, 41% green, and 43% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 111, Green: 104, and Blue: 110. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #6F686E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 309°, a saturation of 3%, and a lightness index of 42%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 44%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #6F686E 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)111, 104, 110
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)309°, 3%, 42%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)309°, 6%, 44%
CSS Valuergb(111, 104, 110)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background5.41:1
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
On Black Background3.88:1
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

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