Scarborough Color – #809391: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Scarborough color hex code is #809391, and it is composed of 50% red, 58% green and 57% blue.
Scarborough is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.23:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Scarborough color (#809391) against dark backgrounds.

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Scarborough Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Scarborough, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #809391 |
| RGB | rgb(128,147,145) |
| HSL | hsl(174,8.1%,53.9%) |
| CMYK | 13, 0, 1, 42 |
| HSV | 174, 13, 58 |
| RGB % | 50, 58, 57 |
| XYZ | 24.4, 27.5, 30.8 |
| LAB | 59.4, -7.4, -1.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.5 (passes WCAG AA) |









