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Gainsboro

Hex Code #EFD7DC

Color Analysis Summary

Color #EFD7DC, 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 94% red, 84% green, and 86% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 239, Green: 215, and Blue: 220. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #EFD7DC. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 347°, a saturation of 43%, and a lightness index of 89%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 94%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #EFD7DC 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)239, 215, 220
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)347°, 43%, 89%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)347°, 10%, 94%
CSS Valuergb(239, 215, 220)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.36:1
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 Background15.42:1
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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