Playing Hooky Color – #8b8c6b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Playing Hooky color hex code is #8b8c6b, and it is composed of 55% red, 55% green and 42% blue.
Playing Hooky is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 24% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.46:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Playing Hooky color (#8b8c6b) against dark backgrounds.

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Playing Hooky Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Playing Hooky, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8b8c6b |
| RGB | rgb(139,140,107) |
| HSL | hsl(62,13.4%,48.4%) |
| CMYK | 1, 0, 24, 45 |
| HSV | 62, 24, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 55, 42 |
| XYZ | 22.7, 25.3, 17.6 |
| LAB | 57.4, -6, 17.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 24% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.46 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.06 (passes WCAG AA) |









