Metro Color – #828393: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Metro color hex code is #828393, and it is composed of 51% red, 51% green and 58% blue.
Metro is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.74:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Metro color (#828393) against dark backgrounds.

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Metro Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Metro, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #828393 |
| RGB | rgb(130,131,147) |
| HSL | hsl(236,7.3%,54.3%) |
| CMYK | 12, 11, 0, 42 |
| HSV | 236, 12, 58 |
| RGB % | 51, 51, 58 |
| XYZ | 22.6, 23.1, 30.9 |
| LAB | 55.2, 3, -8.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.74 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.62 (passes WCAG AA) |










