#978F86
Approximate name: Gray
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
Gray
Relative luminance
0.279
Hue H
32°
Saturation S
8%
Lightness L
56%
Value V
59%
Temperature
Neutral
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Near gray
Hue family
Orange
Contrast on white: 3.19:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 6.59:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#978f86
Protanopia
#949388
Deuteranopia
#949589
Tritanopia
#978a8a
Achromatopsia
#909090
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.