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Linen

Hex Code #ECE8EA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #ECE8EA, historically referred to as Linen, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 93% red, 91% green, and 92% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 236, Green: 232, and Blue: 234. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #ECE8EA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 330°, a saturation of 10%, and a lightness index of 92%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 93%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #ECE8EA 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)236, 232, 234
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)330°, 10%, 92%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)330°, 2%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(236, 232, 234)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.21:1
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 Background17.3:1
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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