Formal Grey Color – #97969a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Formal Grey color hex code is #97969a, and it is composed of 59% red, 59% green and 60% blue.
Formal Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 3% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.94:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Formal Grey color (#97969a) against dark backgrounds.

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Formal Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Formal Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #97969a |
| RGB | rgb(151,150,154) |
| HSL | hsl(255,1.9%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 2, 3, 0, 40 |
| HSV | 255, 3, 60 |
| RGB % | 59, 59, 60 |
| XYZ | 29.5, 30.7, 34.9 |
| LAB | 62.3, 1.2, -2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 3% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.94 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.15 (passes WCAG AA) |
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