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Gainsboro

Hex Code #CCE8EE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #CCE8EE, historically referred to as Gainsboro, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 80% red, 91% green, and 93% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 204, Green: 232, and Blue: 238. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #CCE8EE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 191°, a saturation of 50%, and a lightness index of 87%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 93%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #CCE8EE into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)204, 232, 238
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)191°, 50%, 87%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)191°, 14%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(204, 232, 238)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.28:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background16.34:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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