{"datasetVersion":"1.0.0","slug":"light-gray","name":"Light Gray","hex":"#D3D3D3","rgb":[211,211,211],"hsl":[0,0,83],"luminance":0.6514,"contrast":{"black":14.03,"white":1.5},"ratings":{"blackText":"AAA","whiteText":"fail"},"wcag":{"AA":["#000000","#1A1A1A","#36454F"],"AAA":["#000000","#1A1A1A"]},"narrative":"Light Gray has strong WCAG behavior because it reaches AAA contrast with #000000 and #1A1A1A text. It can be used for normal text, badges, compact UI, and interface components when paired with the listed foreground colors.","warnings":["Avoid placing text over photos, gradients, or translucent overlays without retesting the final composite color."],"safePairings":{"text":[{"label":"Black text","hex":"#000000","ratio":14.03,"rating":"AAA"},{"label":"Dark UI text","hex":"#111827","ratio":11.85,"rating":"AAA"}],"backgrounds":[{"label":"#111827","hex":"#111827","ratio":11.85,"rating":"AAA"},{"label":"Black","hex":"#000000","ratio":14.03,"rating":"AAA"}],"borders":[]},"accessibilityAlternatives":[{"slug":"gainsboro","name":"Gainsboro","hex":"#DCDCDC","family":"gray","temperature":"neutral","tone":["light"],"blackContrast":15.31,"whiteContrast":1.37,"maxContrast":15.31,"aaaTextOptions":["#000000","#1A1A1A","#36454F"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/gainsboro/"},{"slug":"aluminum","name":"Aluminum","hex":"#D9DAD9","family":"gray","temperature":"neutral","tone":["muted"],"blackContrast":14.98,"whiteContrast":1.4,"maxContrast":14.98,"aaaTextOptions":["#000000","#1A1A1A","#36454F"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/aluminum/"},{"slug":"chrome","name":"Chrome","hex":"#D5D5D5","family":"gray","temperature":"neutral","tone":["muted"],"blackContrast":14.31,"whiteContrast":1.47,"maxContrast":14.31,"aaaTextOptions":["#000000","#1A1A1A"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/chrome/"},{"slug":"light-grey","name":"Light Grey","hex":"#D3D3D3","family":"gray","temperature":"neutral","tone":["muted"],"blackContrast":14.03,"whiteContrast":1.5,"maxContrast":14.03,"aaaTextOptions":["#000000","#1A1A1A"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/light-grey/"},{"slug":"limestone","name":"Limestone","hex":"#D8D2C4","family":"orange","temperature":"warm","tone":["muted"],"blackContrast":13.94,"whiteContrast":1.51,"maxContrast":13.94,"aaaTextOptions":["#000000","#1A1A1A"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/limestone/"}],"componentGuidance":[{"component":"Buttons","guidance":"Use only with AA-passing foreground text and visible focus states."},{"component":"Badges","guidance":"Works best with bold labels and enough padding around text."},{"component":"Cards","guidance":"Use as a surface when paired with a tested text color and clear border."},{"component":"Alerts","guidance":"Pair with icons or labels; do not rely on color alone."},{"component":"Form fields","guidance":"Use for borders or focus rings only when contrast remains visible."}],"relatedEndpoints":["https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/api/wcag/light-gray.json","https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/api/colors/light-gray.json"],"url":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/wcag/light-gray/","colorUrl":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/colors/light-gray/","apiUrl":"https://www.colorsencyclopedia.com/api/wcag/light-gray.json","generatedAt":"2026-07-23T19:04:03.409Z"}