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Gainsboro

Hex Code #D5DDE8

Color Analysis Summary

Color #D5DDE8, 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 84% red, 87% green, and 91% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 213, Green: 221, and Blue: 232. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #D5DDE8. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 215°, a saturation of 29%, and a lightness index of 87%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 91%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #D5DDE8 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)213, 221, 232
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)215°, 29%, 87%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)215°, 8%, 91%
CSS Valuergb(213, 221, 232)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.37:1
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 Background15.34:1
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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