Lead Grey Color – #8a7963: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Lead Grey color hex code is #8a7963, and it is composed of 54% red, 47% green and 39% blue.
Lead Grey is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.2:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Lead Grey color (#8a7963) against dark backgrounds.

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Lead Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Lead Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8a7963 |
| RGB | rgb(138,121,99) |
| HSL | hsl(34,16.5%,46.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 28, 46 |
| HSV | 34, 28, 54 |
| RGB % | 54, 47, 39 |
| XYZ | 19.6, 20, 14.6 |
| LAB | 51.8, 3, 14.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.2 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5 (passes WCAG AA) |
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