#DBDBDB
A very light, muted neutral closely aligning with Gainsboro.
About #DBDBDB
The hex code #DBDBDB represents a beautifully specific shade of neutral. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Gainsboro. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(219, 219, 219).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 14% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.