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Gray

Hex Code #817D94

Color Analysis Summary

Color #817D94, 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 51% red, 49% green, and 58% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 129, Green: 125, and Blue: 148. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #817D94. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 250°, a saturation of 10%, and a lightness index of 54%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 58%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #817D94 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)129, 125, 148
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)250°, 10%, 54%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)250°, 16%, 58%
CSS Valuergb(129, 125, 148)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.97:1
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 Background5.29:1
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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