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Gray

Hex Code #978F76

Color Analysis Summary

Color #978F76, 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 59% red, 56% green, and 46% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 151, Green: 143, and Blue: 118. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #978F76. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 45°, a saturation of 14%, and a lightness index of 53%. 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 #978F76 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)151, 143, 118
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)45°, 14%, 53%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)45°, 22%, 59%
CSS Valuergb(151, 143, 118)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.23:1
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 Background6.51:1
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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