African Grey Color – #939899: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The African Grey color hex code is #939899, and it is composed of 58% red, 60% green and 60% blue.
African Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the African Grey color (#939899) against dark backgrounds.

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African Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color African Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #939899 |
| RGB | rgb(147,152,153) |
| HSL | hsl(190,2.9%,58.8%) |
| CMYK | 4, 1, 0, 40 |
| HSV | 190, 4, 60 |
| RGB % | 58, 60, 60 |
| XYZ | 29, 31, 34.6 |
| LAB | 62.5, -1.8, -1.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.92 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.19 (passes WCAG AA) |
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