#978585
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
0.25
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: 3.49:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 6.01:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#978585
Protanopia
#8f8f85
Deuteranopia
#909285
Tritanopia
#968585
Achromatopsia
#8a8a8a
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.