Astronomical Color – #474b4a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Astronomical color hex code is #474b4a, and it is composed of 28% red, 29% green and 29% blue.
Astronomical is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 5% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.85:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Astronomical color (#474b4a) against light backgrounds.

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Astronomical Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Astronomical, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #474b4a |
| RGB | rgb(71,75,74) |
| HSL | hsl(165,2.7%,28.6%) |
| CMYK | 5, 0, 1, 71 |
| HSV | 165, 5, 29 |
| RGB % | 28, 29, 29 |
| XYZ | 6.4, 6.9, 7.5 |
| LAB | 31.6, -1.7, 0 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 5% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.85 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.37 (fails WCAG AA) |









