Historical Grey Color – #a7a699: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Historical Grey color hex code is #a7a699, and it is composed of 65% red, 65% green and 60% blue.
Historical Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 8% 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 Historical Grey color (#a7a699) against dark backgrounds.

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Historical Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Historical Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a7a699 |
| RGB | rgb(167,166,153) |
| HSL | hsl(56,7.4%,62.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 8, 35 |
| HSV | 56, 8, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 65, 60 |
| XYZ | 35.3, 37.8, 35.6 |
| LAB | 67.9, -2.1, 6.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.56 (passes WCAG AA) |
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