Boredom Color – #8c9c9c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Boredom color hex code is #8c9c9c, and it is composed of 55% red, 61% green and 61% blue.
Boredom is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 10% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Boredom color (#8c9c9c) against dark backgrounds.

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Boredom Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Boredom, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8c9c9c |
| RGB | rgb(140,156,156) |
| HSL | hsl(180,7.5%,58%) |
| CMYK | 10, 0, 0, 39 |
| HSV | 180, 10, 61 |
| RGB % | 55, 61, 61 |
| XYZ | 28.7, 31.8, 36.1 |
| LAB | 63.2, -5.8, -1.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 10% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.35 (passes WCAG AA) |









