Cautious Grey Color – #dfd8d9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cautious Grey color hex code is #dfd8d9, and it is composed of 87% red, 85% green and 85% blue.
Cautious Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 3% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.4:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cautious Grey color (#dfd8d9) against dark backgrounds.

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Cautious Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cautious Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dfd8d9 |
| RGB | rgb(223,216,217) |
| HSL | hsl(351,9.9%,86.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 3, 13 |
| HSV | 351, 3, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 85, 85 |
| XYZ | 67.5, 69.8, 75.6 |
| LAB | 86.9, 2.6, 0.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 3% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.4 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.96 (passes WCAG AA) |
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