Approaching Dusk Color – #8b97a5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Approaching Dusk color hex code is #8b97a5, and it is composed of 55% red, 59% green and 65% blue.
Approaching Dusk is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.97:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Approaching Dusk color (#8b97a5) against dark backgrounds.

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Approaching Dusk Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Approaching Dusk, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8b97a5 |
| RGB | rgb(139,151,165) |
| HSL | hsl(212,12.6%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 16, 8, 0, 35 |
| HSV | 212, 16, 65 |
| RGB % | 55, 59, 65 |
| XYZ | 28.5, 30.3, 40 |
| LAB | 61.9, -1.2, -8.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.97 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.07 (passes WCAG AA) |
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