Deep Shale Color – #737c84: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Deep Shale color hex code is #737c84, and it is composed of 45% red, 49% green and 52% blue.
Deep Shale is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.25:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Deep Shale color (#737c84) against dark backgrounds.

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Deep Shale Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Deep Shale, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #737c84 |
| RGB | rgb(115,124,132) |
| HSL | hsl(208,6.9%,48.4%) |
| CMYK | 13, 6, 0, 48 |
| HSV | 208, 13, 52 |
| RGB % | 45, 49, 52 |
| XYZ | 18.4, 19.7, 24.7 |
| LAB | 51.5, -1.7, -5.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.25 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
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