Walrus Color – #999b9b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Walrus color hex code is #999b9b, and it is composed of 60% red, 61% green and 61% blue.
Walrus is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 1% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.79:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Walrus color (#999b9b) against dark backgrounds.

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Walrus Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Walrus, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #999b9b |
| RGB | rgb(153,155,155) |
| HSL | hsl(180,1%,60.4%) |
| CMYK | 1, 0, 0, 39 |
| HSV | 180, 1, 61 |
| RGB % | 60, 61, 61 |
| XYZ | 30.8, 32.6, 35.7 |
| LAB | 63.8, -0.7, -0.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 1% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.79 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.52 (passes WCAG AA) |









