#978686
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
0.254
Hue H
0°
Saturation S
8%
Lightness L
56%
Value V
59%
Temperature
Neutral
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Near gray
Hue family
Red
Contrast on white: 3.46:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 6.07:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#978686
Protanopia
#908f86
Deuteranopia
#919286
Tritanopia
#968686
Achromatopsia
#8b8b8b
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.