Subway Color – #87857c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Subway color hex code is #87857c, and it is composed of 53% red, 52% green and 49% blue.
Subway is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 8% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.7:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Subway color (#87857c) against dark backgrounds.

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Subway Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Subway, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #87857c |
| RGB | rgb(135,133,124) |
| HSL | hsl(49,4.4%,50.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 8, 47 |
| HSV | 49, 8, 53 |
| RGB % | 53, 52, 49 |
| XYZ | 22, 23.4, 22.4 |
| LAB | 55.5, -1.1, 5.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.68 (passes WCAG AA) |









