Grisaille Color – #91979f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Grisaille color hex code is #91979f, and it is composed of 57% red, 59% green and 62% blue.
Grisaille is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 9% 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 Grisaille color (#91979f) against dark backgrounds.

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Grisaille Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Grisaille, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #91979f |
| RGB | rgb(145,151,159) |
| HSL | hsl(214,6.8%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 9, 5, 0, 38 |
| HSV | 214, 9, 62 |
| RGB % | 57, 59, 62 |
| XYZ | 29, 30.7, 37.2 |
| LAB | 62.3, -0.7, -4.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.94 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.13 (passes WCAG AA) |










