German Grey Color – #53504e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The German Grey color hex code is #53504e, and it is composed of 33% red, 31% green and 31% blue.
German Grey is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the German Grey color (#53504e) against light backgrounds.

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German Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color German Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #53504e |
| RGB | rgb(83,80,78) |
| HSL | hsl(24,3.1%,31.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 4, 6, 67 |
| HSV | 24, 6, 33 |
| RGB % | 33, 31, 31 |
| XYZ | 7.8, 8.1, 8.4 |
| LAB | 34.2, 0.9, 1.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.63 (fails WCAG AA) |
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