Paramount Color – #5b6161: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Paramount color hex code is #5b6161, and it is composed of 36% red, 38% green and 38% blue.
Paramount is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.31:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Paramount color (#5b6161) against light backgrounds.

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Paramount Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Paramount, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b6161 |
| RGB | rgb(91,97,97) |
| HSL | hsl(180,3.2%,36.9%) |
| CMYK | 6, 0, 0, 62 |
| HSV | 180, 6, 38 |
| RGB % | 36, 38, 38 |
| XYZ | 10.7, 11.6, 13 |
| LAB | 40.6, -2.4, -0.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.31 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.33 (fails WCAG AA) |









