Slippery Shale Color – #7b766c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Slippery Shale color hex code is #7b766c, and it is composed of 48% red, 46% green and 42% blue.
Slippery Shale is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.52:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Slippery Shale color (#7b766c) against light backgrounds.

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Slippery Shale Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Slippery Shale, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #7b766c |
| RGB | rgb(123,118,108) |
| HSL | hsl(40,6.5%,45.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 4, 12, 52 |
| HSV | 40, 12, 48 |
| RGB % | 48, 46, 42 |
| XYZ | 17.4, 18.3, 16.8 |
| LAB | 49.9, 0, 6.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.52 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
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