Steel Color – #797979: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Steel color hex code is #797979, and it is composed of 47% red, 47% green and 47% blue.
Steel is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Steel color (#797979) against dark backgrounds.

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Steel Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Steel, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #797979 |
| RGB | rgb(121,121,121) |
| HSL | hsl(0,0%,47.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 0, 53 |
| HSV | 0, 0, 47 |
| RGB % | 47, 47, 47 |
| XYZ | 18.2, 19.1, 20.8 |
| LAB | 50.8, 0.2, -0 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 0% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.82 (passes WCAG AA) |
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