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Running Number
14,804,717
HEX
#E1E6ED
RGB
225, 230, 237
HSL
215°,25%,91%
HSV
215°,5%,93%
CMYK
5%,3%,0%,7%
Brightness
90%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#E1E6ED sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the azure family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 25% saturation and 91% lightness, it reads as a softly muted, very light tone — a near-white surface that lifts and opens whatever it borders. Its RGB mix of 225, 230, 237 produces a 16.74:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #E1E6ED is a close cousin of CSS gainsboro — about 20 units away from #DCDCDC. Designers reach for azure hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want lift, air, and gentle emphasis. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Button (filled)
Badge
Progress Bar
Link Hover
Input Focus Ring
Checkbox Active
Toggle Switch On
Slider Thumb
Card Border
Icon Highlight
Tooltip Background
Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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