Gainsboro Color – #dcdcdc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gainsboro color hex code is #dcdcdc, and it is composed of 86% red, 86% green and 86% blue.
Gainsboro is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 0% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gainsboro color (#dcdcdc) against dark backgrounds.

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Gainsboro Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gainsboro, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dcdcdc |
| RGB | rgb(220,220,220) |
| HSL | hsl(0,0%,86.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 0, 14 |
| HSV | 0, 0, 86 |
| RGB % | 86, 86, 86 |
| XYZ | 68, 71.6, 77.9 |
| LAB | 87.8, -0.1, 0 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 0% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.37 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.31 (passes WCAG AA) |









