Newsprint Color – #756f6d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Newsprint color hex code is #756f6d, and it is composed of 46% red, 44% green and 43% blue.
Newsprint is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.94:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Newsprint color (#756f6d) against light backgrounds.

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Newsprint Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Newsprint, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #756f6d |
| RGB | rgb(117,111,109) |
| HSL | hsl(15,3.5%,44.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 7, 54 |
| HSV | 15, 7, 46 |
| RGB % | 46, 44, 43 |
| XYZ | 15.8, 16.3, 16.8 |
| LAB | 47.4, 1.8, 2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.94 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.25 (fails WCAG AA) |










