Quiet Grey Color – #b9babd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Quiet Grey color hex code is #b9babd, and it is composed of 73% red, 73% green and 74% blue.
Quiet Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 2% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.94:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Quiet Grey color (#b9babd) against dark backgrounds.

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Quiet Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Quiet Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b9babd |
| RGB | rgb(185,186,189) |
| HSL | hsl(225,2.9%,73.3%) |
| CMYK | 2, 2, 0, 26 |
| HSV | 225, 2, 74 |
| RGB % | 73, 73, 74 |
| XYZ | 46.8, 49.1, 55.2 |
| LAB | 75.5, 0.4, -1.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 2% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.94 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.82 (passes WCAG AA) |
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