{"datasetVersion":"1.0.0","slug":"granite","name":"Granite","hex":"#676767","rgb":[103,103,103],"hsl":[0,0,40],"luminance":0.1356,"contrast":{"black":3.71,"white":5.66},"ratings":{"blackText":"large-text-only","whiteText":"AA"},"wcag":{"AA":["#FFFFFF","#F5F5F5"],"AAA":[]},"narrative":"Granite is AA-safe but not AAA-safe for normal text. Its black contrast is 3.71:1 and its white contrast is 5.66:1, so white 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":"White text","hex":"#FFFFFF","ratio":5.66,"rating":"AA"},{"label":"Soft white text","hex":"#F5F5F5","ratio":5.19,"rating":"AA"}],"backgrounds":[{"label":"White","hex":"#FFFFFF","ratio":5.66,"rating":"AA"},{"label":"White Smoke","hex":"#F5F5F5","ratio":5.19,"rating":"AA"}],"borders":[]},"accessibilityAlternatives":[{"slug":"shale","name":"Shale","hex":"#59656F","family":"blue","temperature":"cool","tone":["muted"],"blackContrast":3.52,"whiteContrast":5.97,"maxContrast":5.97,"aaaTextOptions":[],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/shale/"}],"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/granite.json","https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/api/colors/granite.json"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/granite/","colorUrl":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/colors/granite/","apiUrl":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/api/wcag/granite.json","generatedAt":"2026-07-23T19:04:03.409Z"}