Natural Steel Color – #8a8287: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Natural Steel color hex code is #8a8287, and it is composed of 54% red, 51% green and 53% blue.
Natural Steel is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.73:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Natural Steel color (#8a8287) against dark backgrounds.

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Natural Steel Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Natural Steel, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8a8287 |
| RGB | rgb(138,130,135) |
| HSL | hsl(322,3.3%,52.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 2, 46 |
| HSV | 323, 6, 54 |
| RGB % | 54, 51, 53 |
| XYZ | 22.8, 23.1, 26.2 |
| LAB | 55.2, 3.9, -1.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
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