Pompeii Ash Color – #6c757d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pompeii Ash color hex code is #6c757d, and it is composed of 42% red, 46% green and 49% blue.
Pompeii Ash is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.69:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pompeii Ash color (#6c757d) against light backgrounds.

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Pompeii Ash Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pompeii Ash, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6c757d |
| RGB | rgb(108,117,125) |
| HSL | hsl(208,7.3%,45.7%) |
| CMYK | 14, 6, 0, 51 |
| HSV | 208, 14, 49 |
| RGB % | 42, 46, 49 |
| XYZ | 16.2, 17.4, 21.9 |
| LAB | 48.8, -1.9, -5.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.69 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.48 (fails WCAG AA) |
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