Downing Slate Color – #777f86: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Downing Slate color hex code is #777f86, and it is composed of 47% red, 50% green and 53% blue.
Downing Slate is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 11% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.07:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Downing Slate color (#777f86) against dark backgrounds.

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Downing Slate Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Downing Slate, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #777f86 |
| RGB | rgb(119,127,134) |
| HSL | hsl(208,5.9%,49.6%) |
| CMYK | 11, 5, 0, 47 |
| HSV | 208, 11, 53 |
| RGB % | 47, 50, 53 |
| XYZ | 19.5, 20.8, 25.5 |
| LAB | 52.7, -1.4, -4.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.07 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.16 (passes WCAG AA) |
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