Charon Color – #a1a29c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Charon color hex code is #a1a29c, and it is composed of 63% red, 64% green and 61% blue.
Charon is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Charon color (#a1a29c) against dark backgrounds.

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Charon Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Charon, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a1a29c |
| RGB | rgb(161,162,156) |
| HSL | hsl(70,3.1%,62.4%) |
| CMYK | 1, 0, 4, 36 |
| HSV | 70, 4, 64 |
| RGB % | 63, 64, 61 |
| XYZ | 33.6, 35.8, 36.6 |
| LAB | 66.4, -1.5, 3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.57 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.16 (passes WCAG AA) |









