Marseilles Color – #b7bbbb: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Marseilles color hex code is #b7bbbb, and it is composed of 72% red, 73% green and 73% blue.
Marseilles is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 2% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.94:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Marseilles color (#b7bbbb) against dark backgrounds.

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Marseilles Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Marseilles, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b7bbbb |
| RGB | rgb(183,187,187) |
| HSL | hsl(180,2.9%,72.5%) |
| CMYK | 2, 0, 0, 27 |
| HSV | 180, 2, 73 |
| RGB % | 72, 73, 73 |
| XYZ | 46.3, 49.2, 54.1 |
| LAB | 75.6, -1.3, -0.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 2% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.94 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.84 (passes WCAG AA) |










