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Gainsboro

Hex Code #E2E6DE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #E2E6DE, 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 89% red, 90% green, and 87% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 226, Green: 230, and Blue: 222. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #E2E6DE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 90°, a saturation of 14%, and a lightness index of 89%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 90%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #E2E6DE 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)226, 230, 222
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)90°, 14%, 89%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)90°, 3%, 90%
CSS Valuergb(226, 230, 222)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.26:1
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 Background16.61:1
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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