Forged Iron Color – #555257: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Forged Iron color hex code is #555257, and it is composed of 33% red, 32% green and 34% blue.
Forged Iron is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.69:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Forged Iron color (#555257) against light backgrounds.

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Forged Iron Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Forged Iron, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #555257 |
| RGB | rgb(85,82,87) |
| HSL | hsl(276,3%,33.1%) |
| CMYK | 2, 6, 0, 66 |
| HSV | 276, 6, 34 |
| RGB % | 33, 32, 34 |
| XYZ | 8.5, 8.7, 10.2 |
| LAB | 35.4, 2, -2.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.69 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
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