Steely Grey Color – #90979b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Steely Grey color hex code is #90979b, and it is composed of 56% red, 59% green and 61% blue.
Steely Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.96:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Steely Grey color (#90979b) against dark backgrounds.

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Steely Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Steely Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #90979b |
| RGB | rgb(144,151,155) |
| HSL | hsl(202,5.2%,58.6%) |
| CMYK | 7, 3, 0, 39 |
| HSV | 202, 7, 61 |
| RGB % | 56, 59, 61 |
| XYZ | 28.5, 30.4, 35.4 |
| LAB | 62, -1.5, -3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.96 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.09 (passes WCAG AA) |
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