{"datasetVersion":"1.0.0","slug":"cool-gray","name":"Cool Gray","hex":"#8C92AC","rgb":[140,146,172],"hsl":[229,16,61],"luminance":0.2911,"contrast":{"black":6.82,"white":3.08},"ratings":{"blackText":"AA","whiteText":"large-text-only"},"wcag":{"AA":["#000000","#1A1A1A"],"AAA":[]},"narrative":"Cool Gray is AA-safe but not AAA-safe for normal text. Its black contrast is 6.82:1 and its white contrast is 3.08:1, so black text is the stronger option. Use it for readable UI only with checked foreground colors, and avoid tiny text or thin font weights.","warnings":["Does not reach AAA contrast against the standard black or white text options in this dataset.","Avoid placing text over photos, gradients, or translucent overlays without retesting the final composite color."],"safePairings":{"text":[{"label":"Black text","hex":"#000000","ratio":6.82,"rating":"AA"},{"label":"Dark UI text","hex":"#111827","ratio":5.76,"rating":"AA"}],"backgrounds":[{"label":"#111827","hex":"#111827","ratio":5.76,"rating":"AA"},{"label":"Black","hex":"#000000","ratio":6.82,"rating":"AA"}],"borders":[]},"accessibilityAlternatives":[{"slug":"cadet-gray","name":"Cadet Gray","hex":"#91A3B0","family":"blue","temperature":"cool","tone":["muted"],"blackContrast":8.07,"whiteContrast":2.6,"maxContrast":8.07,"aaaTextOptions":["#000000"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/cadet-gray/"},{"slug":"tourmaline","name":"Tourmaline","hex":"#86A1A9","family":"cyan","temperature":"cool","tone":["muted"],"blackContrast":7.68,"whiteContrast":2.73,"maxContrast":7.68,"aaaTextOptions":["#000000"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/tourmaline/"},{"slug":"soapstone","name":"Soapstone","hex":"#8D9A91","family":"gray","temperature":"neutral","tone":["muted"],"blackContrast":7.16,"whiteContrast":2.93,"maxContrast":7.16,"aaaTextOptions":["#000000"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/soapstone/"}],"componentGuidance":[{"component":"Buttons","guidance":"Use only with AA-passing foreground text and visible focus states."},{"component":"Badges","guidance":"Works best with bold labels and enough padding around text."},{"component":"Cards","guidance":"Use as a surface when paired with a tested text color and clear border."},{"component":"Alerts","guidance":"Pair with icons or labels; do not rely on color alone."},{"component":"Form fields","guidance":"Use for borders or focus rings only when contrast remains visible."}],"relatedEndpoints":["https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/api/wcag/cool-gray.json","https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/api/colors/cool-gray.json"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/cool-gray/","colorUrl":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/colors/cool-gray/","apiUrl":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/api/wcag/cool-gray.json","generatedAt":"2026-07-23T19:04:03.408Z"}