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Gainsboro

Hex Code #EBE5DA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #EBE5DA, 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 92% red, 90% green, and 85% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 235, Green: 229, and Blue: 218. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #EBE5DA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 39°, a saturation of 30%, and a lightness index of 89%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 92%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #EBE5DA 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)235, 229, 218
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)39°, 30%, 89%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)39°, 7%, 92%
CSS Valuergb(235, 229, 218)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.25:1
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 Background16.75:1
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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