Molten Lead Color – #686a69: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Molten Lead color hex code is #686a69, and it is composed of 41% red, 42% green and 41% blue.
Molten Lead is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 2% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.45:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Molten Lead color (#686a69) against light backgrounds.

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Molten Lead Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Molten Lead, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #686a69 |
| RGB | rgb(104,106,105) |
| HSL | hsl(150,1%,41.2%) |
| CMYK | 2, 0, 1, 58 |
| HSV | 150, 2, 42 |
| RGB % | 41, 42, 41 |
| XYZ | 13.4, 14.3, 15.4 |
| LAB | 44.7, -1.2, 0.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 2% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.45 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.85 (fails WCAG AA) |
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Lead
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Lead Cast
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Lead Glass
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Lead Grey
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Lead Ore
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