Chert Color – #848182: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chert color hex code is #848182, and it is composed of 52% red, 51% green and 51% blue.
Chert is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 2% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chert color (#848182) against dark backgrounds.

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Chert Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chert, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #848182 |
| RGB | rgb(132,129,130) |
| HSL | hsl(340,1.2%,51.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 2, 48 |
| HSV | 340, 2, 52 |
| RGB % | 52, 51, 51 |
| XYZ | 21.4, 22.2, 24.3 |
| LAB | 54.2, 1.4, -0.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 2% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.44 (passes WCAG AA) |









