Brushed Nickel Color – #7d7a79: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Brushed Nickel color hex code is #7d7a79, and it is composed of 49% red, 48% green and 47% blue.
Brushed Nickel is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 3% 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 Brushed Nickel color (#7d7a79) against dark backgrounds.

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Brushed Nickel Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Brushed Nickel, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #7d7a79 |
| RGB | rgb(125,122,121) |
| HSL | hsl(15,1.6%,48.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 3, 51 |
| HSV | 15, 3, 49 |
| RGB % | 49, 48, 47 |
| XYZ | 18.9, 19.7, 20.9 |
| LAB | 51.5, 0.9, 1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 3% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.26 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.93 (passes WCAG AA) |
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