#BCACA9
Approximate name: Dark 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
DarkGray
Relative luminance
0.431
Hue H
9°
Saturation S
12%
Lightness L
70%
Value V
74%
Temperature
Warm
Brightness
Medium
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Red
Contrast on white: 2.18:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 9.61:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#bcaca9
Protanopia
#b5b5aa
Deuteranopia
#b6b7aa
Tritanopia
#bbaaaa
Achromatopsia
#b0b0b0
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.