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Dark Gray

Hex Code #959793

Color Analysis Summary

Color #959793, historically referred to as Dark Gray, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 58% red, 59% green, and 58% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 149, Green: 151, and Blue: 147. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #959793. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 90°, a saturation of 2%, and a lightness index of 58%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 59%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #959793 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)149, 151, 147
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)90°, 2%, 58%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)90°, 3%, 59%
CSS Valuergb(149, 151, 147)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.95:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background7.13:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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