Fossilized Color – #b6b8b0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Fossilized color hex code is #b6b8b0, and it is composed of 71% red, 72% green and 69% blue.
Fossilized is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Fossilized color (#b6b8b0) against dark backgrounds.

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Fossilized Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Fossilized, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b6b8b0 |
| RGB | rgb(182,184,176) |
| HSL | hsl(75,5.3%,70.6%) |
| CMYK | 1, 0, 4, 28 |
| HSV | 75, 4, 72 |
| RGB % | 71, 72, 69 |
| XYZ | 44.3, 47.4, 47.9 |
| LAB | 74.4, -2.2, 3.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.01 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.47 (passes WCAG AA) |









