Selenium Color – #777e7a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Selenium color hex code is #777e7a, and it is composed of 47% red, 49% green and 48% blue.
Selenium is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.16:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Selenium color (#777e7a) against dark backgrounds.

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Selenium Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Selenium, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #777e7a |
| RGB | rgb(119,126,122) |
| HSL | hsl(146,2.9%,48%) |
| CMYK | 6, 0, 3, 51 |
| HSV | 146, 6, 49 |
| RGB % | 47, 49, 48 |
| XYZ | 18.6, 20.2, 21.3 |
| LAB | 52.1, -3.1, 1.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.05 (passes WCAG AA) |









