Dowager Color – #838c82: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dowager color hex code is #838c82, and it is composed of 51% red, 55% green and 51% blue.
Dowager is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.48:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dowager color (#838c82) against dark backgrounds.

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Dowager Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dowager, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #838c82 |
| RGB | rgb(131,140,130) |
| HSL | hsl(114,4.2%,52.9%) |
| CMYK | 6, 0, 7, 45 |
| HSV | 114, 7, 55 |
| RGB % | 51, 55, 51 |
| XYZ | 22.8, 25.2, 24.8 |
| LAB | 57.3, -5.1, 4.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.48 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.04 (passes WCAG AA) |









