Quiet Shade Color – #686970: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Quiet Shade color hex code is #686970, and it is composed of 41% red, 41% green and 44% blue.
Quiet Shade is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.46:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Quiet Shade color (#686970) against light backgrounds.

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Quiet Shade Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Quiet Shade, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #686970 |
| RGB | rgb(104,105,112) |
| HSL | hsl(233,3.7%,42.4%) |
| CMYK | 7, 6, 0, 56 |
| HSV | 233, 7, 44 |
| RGB % | 41, 41, 44 |
| XYZ | 13.7, 14.2, 17.4 |
| LAB | 44.5, 1.3, -4.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.46 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.84 (fails WCAG AA) |
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