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Gainsboro

Hex Code #E8CED5

Color Analysis Summary

Color #E8CED5, 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 91% red, 81% green, and 84% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 232, Green: 206, and Blue: 213. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #E8CED5. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 344°, a saturation of 36%, and a lightness index of 86%. 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 #E8CED5 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)232, 206, 213
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)344°, 36%, 86%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)344°, 11%, 91%
CSS Valuergb(232, 206, 213)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.48:1
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 Background14.22:1
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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