Old Amethyst Color – #87868f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Old Amethyst color hex code is #87868f, and it is composed of 53% red, 53% green and 56% blue.
Old Amethyst is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Old Amethyst color (#87868f) against dark backgrounds.

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Old Amethyst Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Old Amethyst, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #87868f |
| RGB | rgb(135,134,143) |
| HSL | hsl(247,3.9%,54.3%) |
| CMYK | 6, 6, 0, 44 |
| HSV | 247, 6, 56 |
| RGB % | 53, 53, 56 |
| XYZ | 23.5, 24.2, 29.4 |
| LAB | 56.3, 2.2, -4.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.84 (passes WCAG AA) |
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