Iron Color – #5e5e5e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Iron color hex code is #5e5e5e, and it is composed of 37% red, 37% green and 37% blue.
Iron is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.48:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Iron color (#5e5e5e) against light backgrounds.

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Iron Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Iron, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5e5e5e |
| RGB | rgb(94,94,94) |
| HSL | hsl(0,0%,36.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 0, 63 |
| HSV | 0, 0, 37 |
| RGB % | 37, 37, 37 |
| XYZ | 10.6, 11.2, 12.2 |
| LAB | 39.9, -0.3, -0 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 0% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.48 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.24 (fails WCAG AA) |
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