Forged Steel Color – #5b5b59: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Forged Steel color hex code is #5b5b59, and it is composed of 36% red, 36% green and 35% blue.
Forged Steel is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 2% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.81:1 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 Steel color (#5b5b59) against light backgrounds.

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Forged Steel Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Forged Steel, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b5b59 |
| RGB | rgb(91,91,89) |
| HSL | hsl(60,1.1%,35.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 2, 64 |
| HSV | 60, 2, 36 |
| RGB % | 36, 36, 35 |
| XYZ | 9.9, 10.4, 10.9 |
| LAB | 38.6, 0.1, 1.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 2% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.81 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.09 (fails WCAG AA) |
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