Velvet Grey Color – #acaab3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Velvet Grey color hex code is #acaab3, and it is composed of 67% red, 67% green and 70% blue.
Velvet Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 5% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Velvet Grey color (#acaab3) against dark backgrounds.

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Velvet Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Velvet Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #acaab3 |
| RGB | rgb(172,170,179) |
| HSL | hsl(253,5.6%,68.4%) |
| CMYK | 4, 5, 0, 30 |
| HSV | 253, 5, 70 |
| RGB % | 67, 67, 70 |
| XYZ | 39.5, 40.8, 48.4 |
| LAB | 70, 2.3, -4.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 5% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.15 (passes WCAG AA) |
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