Dawn Color – #9f9d91: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dawn color hex code is #9f9d91, and it is composed of 62% red, 62% green and 57% blue.
Dawn is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dawn color (#9f9d91) against dark backgrounds.

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Dawn Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dawn, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9f9d91 |
| RGB | rgb(159,157,145) |
| HSL | hsl(51,6.8%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 9, 38 |
| HSV | 51, 9, 62 |
| RGB % | 62, 62, 57 |
| XYZ | 31.5, 33.5, 31.6 |
| LAB | 64.6, -1.2, 6.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
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