Palladium Color – #b1b1b1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Palladium color hex code is #b1b1b1, and it is composed of 69% red, 69% green and 69% blue.
Palladium is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Palladium color (#b1b1b1) against dark backgrounds.

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Palladium Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Palladium, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b1b1b1 |
| RGB | rgb(177,177,177) |
| HSL | hsl(0,0%,69.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 0, 31 |
| HSV | 0, 0, 69 |
| RGB % | 69, 69, 69 |
| XYZ | 41.8, 44, 47.9 |
| LAB | 72.2, -0.1, 0 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 0% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.79 (passes WCAG AA) |









