Applause Please Color – #858c9b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Applause Please color hex code is #858c9b, and it is composed of 52% red, 55% green and 61% blue.
Applause Please is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.38:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Applause Please color (#858c9b) against dark backgrounds.

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Applause Please Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Applause Please, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #858c9b |
| RGB | rgb(133,140,155) |
| HSL | hsl(221,9.9%,56.5%) |
| CMYK | 14, 10, 0, 39 |
| HSV | 221, 14, 61 |
| RGB % | 52, 55, 61 |
| XYZ | 25, 26.1, 34.7 |
| LAB | 58.1, 0.8, -8.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.38 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.22 (passes WCAG AA) |
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