Whale Color – #7c8181: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Whale color hex code is #7c8181, and it is composed of 49% red, 51% green and 51% blue.
Whale is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.95:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Whale color (#7c8181) against dark backgrounds.

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Whale Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Whale, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #7c8181 |
| RGB | rgb(124,129,129) |
| HSL | hsl(180,2%,49.6%) |
| CMYK | 4, 0, 0, 49 |
| HSV | 180, 4, 51 |
| RGB % | 49, 51, 51 |
| XYZ | 20.1, 21.6, 23.9 |
| LAB | 53.6, -2.1, -0.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.95 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.31 (passes WCAG AA) |
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