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Dark Gray

Hex Code #B4A2BD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #B4A2BD, 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 71% red, 64% green, and 74% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 180, Green: 162, and Blue: 189. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #B4A2BD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 280°, a saturation of 17%, and a lightness index of 69%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 74%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #B4A2BD 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)180, 162, 189
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)280°, 17%, 69%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)280°, 14%, 74%
CSS Valuergb(180, 162, 189)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.37:1
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 Background8.84:1
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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