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Approximate name: Gainsboro
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
Gainsboro
Relative luminance
0.683
Hue H
237°
Saturation S
38%
Lightness L
88%
Value V
93%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Light
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Blue
Contrast on white: 1.43:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Contrast on black: 14.66:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
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Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
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Protanopia
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Deuteranopia
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Tritanopia
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Achromatopsia
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Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.