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Gainsboro

Hex Code #EED3EA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #EED3EA, 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 93% red, 83% green, and 92% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 238, Green: 211, and Blue: 234. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #EED3EA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 309°, a saturation of 44%, and a lightness index of 88%. 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 #EED3EA 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)238, 211, 234
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)309°, 44%, 88%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)309°, 11%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(238, 211, 234)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.39:1
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 Background15.14:1
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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