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Light Gray

Hex Code #D9D6B7

Color Analysis Summary

Color #D9D6B7, historically referred to as Light Gray, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 85% red, 84% green, and 72% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 217, Green: 214, and Blue: 183. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #D9D6B7. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 55°, a saturation of 31%, and a lightness index of 78%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 85%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #D9D6B7 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)217, 214, 183
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)55°, 31%, 78%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)55°, 16%, 85%
CSS Valuergb(217, 214, 183)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.47:1
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 Background14.25:1
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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