Bombay Color – #aeaead: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Bombay color hex code is #aeaead, and it is composed of 68% red, 68% green and 68% blue.
Bombay is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 1% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.22:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Bombay color (#aeaead) against dark backgrounds.

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Bombay Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Bombay, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #aeaead |
| RGB | rgb(174,174,173) |
| HSL | hsl(60,0.6%,68%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 1, 32 |
| HSV | 60, 1, 68 |
| RGB % | 68, 68, 68 |
| XYZ | 40.1, 42.3, 45.6 |
| LAB | 71.1, -0.3, 0.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 1% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.22 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.46 (passes WCAG AA) |









