Great Graphite Color – #a5a6a1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Great Graphite color hex code is #a5a6a1, and it is composed of 65% red, 65% green and 63% blue.
Great Graphite is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 3% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Great Graphite color (#a5a6a1) against dark backgrounds.

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Great Graphite Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Great Graphite, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a5a6a1 |
| RGB | rgb(165,166,161) |
| HSL | hsl(72,2.7%,64.1%) |
| CMYK | 1, 0, 3, 35 |
| HSV | 72, 3, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 65, 63 |
| XYZ | 35.6, 37.8, 39.1 |
| LAB | 67.9, -1.1, 2.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 3% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.57 (passes WCAG AA) |
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