#997E7E
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
0.232
Hue H
0°
Saturation S
12%
Lightness L
55%
Value V
60%
Temperature
Warm
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Red
Contrast on white: 3.72:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 5.64:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#997e7e
Protanopia
#8d8d7e
Deuteranopia
#8f917e
Tritanopia
#987e7e
Achromatopsia
#868686
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.