Proper Grey Color – #ada8a5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Proper Grey color hex code is #ada8a5, and it is composed of 68% red, 66% green and 65% blue.
Proper Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 5% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Proper Grey color (#ada8a5) against dark backgrounds.

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Proper Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Proper Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ada8a5 |
| RGB | rgb(173,168,165) |
| HSL | hsl(22,4.7%,66.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 5, 32 |
| HSV | 22, 5, 68 |
| RGB % | 68, 66, 65 |
| XYZ | 38, 39.6, 41.2 |
| LAB | 69.2, 1.2, 2.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 5% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.92 (passes WCAG AA) |
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