#E3E3E3
- Brightness
- 227.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 0°, 0%, 89%
- HSV V %
- 89%
- Lab
- 90.2, 0.0, 0.0
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 0%, 11%
- PNG size
- 4.0 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very light, muted warm hue
Black text
16.36:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.28:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (16.36:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #E3E3E3
Common Name: Light Gray
RGB: (227, 227, 227)
HSL: (0°, 0%, 89%)
Contrast vs White: 1.0 (Passes AA)
Contrast vs Black: 8.0 (Passes AA)
Mood Blurb: This shade of light gray is often associated with calmness, simplicity, and neutrality. It is a versatile color widely used in modern designs to evoke a minimalist and clean feel. Popular for backgrounds and accents, it fits seamlessly into contemporary interiors and digital designs.
Notable Matches:
- Behr Paint - Quiet On The Set: #E3E1DF
- Benjamin Moore - Mineral Ice: #DEE2E2
- Dulux - Marble White: #EAE9EA
- Sherwin Williams - Ice Cube: #E3E4E1
Why Designers Use It:
- Neutral and Versatile: Light gray serves as an ideal backdrop, offering a neutral tone that allows other colors to stand out without overwhelming the viewer. It’s perfect for creating a sophisticated and balanced design.
- Trendy and Timeless: This color has been a staple in contemporary design trends, especially in the fields of interior design and digital products. It’s often used for minimalist and modern aesthetics.
- Industry Use: Common in the tech, architecture, and fashion industries. It’s frequently used in website designs, product packaging, and interior decoration.
- Natural Origins: Light gray tones are reminiscent of natural elements such as fog, mist, and weathered stones. This connection with the natural world gives it a calming and serene quality.
- Manufacturing: Often seen in industrial settings, light gray is a practical choice for environments requiring clean, unobtrusive spaces, such as hospitals, offices, and laboratories.