Athens Grey Color – #dcdddd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Athens Grey color hex code is #dcdddd, and it is composed of 86% red, 87% green and 87% blue.
Athens Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.36:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Athens Grey color (#dcdddd) against dark backgrounds.

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Athens Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Athens Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dcdddd |
| RGB | rgb(220,221,221) |
| HSL | hsl(180,1.4%,86.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 0, 13 |
| HSV | 180, 0, 87 |
| RGB % | 86, 87, 87 |
| XYZ | 68.4, 72.1, 78.7 |
| LAB | 88, -0.3, -0.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 0% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.43 (passes WCAG AA) |
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