Shale Grey Color – #899da3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shale Grey color hex code is #899da3, and it is composed of 54% red, 62% green and 64% blue.
Shale Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.83:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shale Grey color (#899da3) against dark backgrounds.

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Shale Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shale Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #899da3 |
| RGB | rgb(137,157,163) |
| HSL | hsl(194,12.4%,58.8%) |
| CMYK | 16, 4, 0, 36 |
| HSV | 194, 16, 64 |
| RGB % | 54, 62, 64 |
| XYZ | 29, 32.1, 39.3 |
| LAB | 63.4, -5.7, -5.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.83 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.42 (passes WCAG AA) |
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