Boreal Color – #717e73: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Boreal color hex code is #717e73, and it is composed of 44% red, 49% green and 45% blue.
Boreal is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 10% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.26:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Boreal color (#717e73) against dark backgrounds.

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Boreal Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Boreal, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #717e73 |
| RGB | rgb(113,126,115) |
| HSL | hsl(129,5.4%,46.9%) |
| CMYK | 10, 0, 9, 51 |
| HSV | 129, 10, 49 |
| RGB % | 44, 49, 45 |
| XYZ | 17.4, 19.7, 19.1 |
| LAB | 51.5, -7, 4.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 10% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.26 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.93 (passes WCAG AA) |









