Whale Grey Color – #59676b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Whale Grey color hex code is #59676b, and it is composed of 35% red, 40% green and 42% blue.
Whale Grey is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.87:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Whale Grey color (#59676b) against light backgrounds.

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Whale Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Whale Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #59676b |
| RGB | rgb(89,103,107) |
| HSL | hsl(193,9.2%,38.4%) |
| CMYK | 17, 4, 0, 58 |
| HSV | 193, 17, 42 |
| RGB % | 35, 40, 42 |
| XYZ | 11.6, 12.9, 15.8 |
| LAB | 42.6, -4.6, -4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.87 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.58 (fails WCAG AA) |
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