Gun Powder Color – #484753: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gun Powder color hex code is #484753, and it is composed of 28% red, 28% green and 33% blue.
Gun Powder is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.12:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gun Powder color (#484753) against light backgrounds.

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Gun Powder Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gun Powder, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #484753 |
| RGB | rgb(72,71,83) |
| HSL | hsl(245,7.8%,30.2%) |
| CMYK | 13, 14, 0, 67 |
| HSV | 245, 14, 33 |
| RGB % | 28, 28, 33 |
| XYZ | 6.5, 6.5, 9.1 |
| LAB | 30.6, 3.4, -7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.12 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.3 (fails WCAG AA) |
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