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#D8D9E4 Hex Code

Color Name: Gainsboro

What is hex #D8D9E4 Color?

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The color name of hex code #D8D9E4 is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (216, 217, 228) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:5 Y:0 K:11. In the HSV/HSB scale, #D8D9E4 has a hue of 235°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 89%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

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Hex #D8D9E4 Color Codes

Color NameGainsboro
RGB Values(216, 217, 228)
CMYK Values(5%, 5%, 0%, 11%)
HSV/HSB Values(235°, 5%, 89%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#27261B [Raisin Black]
Closest Pantone®5315 C
Closest RAL9001 [Cream]
Complementary Color#E4E3D8 [White Coffee]
#D8D9E4 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#DCDCDC
Desaturated#DEDEDE
Weighted Average (Most Common)#DADADA
Weighted Average (Luma)#DADADA
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#E6E6E6

Hex #D8D9E4 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of D8D9E4. Complementary color is E4E3D8

Complementary Palette

The complement of #D8D9E4 is #E4E3D8 which is called White Coffee. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #D8D9E4 color is offered by #E4E3D8. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

D8D9E4 E4E3D8
Analogous color palette with (D8D9E4, DDD8E4 and D8DFE4)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #D8D9E4 are #DDD8E4 and #D8DFE4, called Gainsboro and Gainsboro, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #D8D9E4 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

D8D9E4 DDD8E4 D8DFE4
Split Complementary color palette with (D8D9E4, E4DDD8 and DFE4D8)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #D8D9E4 are #E4DDD8 (White Coffee) and #DFE4D8 (Chinese White). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

D8D9E4 E4DDD8 DFE4D8
Triadic color palette with (D8D9E4, E4D8D9 and D9E4D8)

Triadic Palette

#D8D9E4 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E4D8D9 (Gainsboro) and #D9E4D8 (Gainsboro) along with #D8D9E4, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

D8D9E4 E4D8D9 D9E4D8
Tetradic color palette with (D8D9E4, E4D8D9, E4E3D8 and D8E4E3)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #D8D9E4 has #E4D8D9 (Gainsboro), #E4E3D8 (White Coffee) and #D8E4E3 (Chinese White). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.

D8D9E4 E4D8D9 E4E3D8 D8E4E3
Square color palette with (D8D9E4, E4D8DF, E4E3D8 and D8E4DD)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #D8D9E4 contains #E4D8DF (Gainsboro), #E4E3D8 (White Coffee) and #D8E4DD (Gainsboro). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

D8D9E4 E4D8DF E4E3D8 D8E4DD
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Hex #D8D9E4 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #D8D9E4 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of D8D9E4 Color

Tints

  • Transparent E0E1E9E0E1E9
  • Transparent E4E4ECE4E4EC
  • Transparent E8E8EFE8E8EF
  • Transparent ECECF2ECECF2
  • Transparent EFF0F4EFF0F4
  • Transparent F3F4F7F3F4F7
  • Transparent F7F7FAF7F7FA
  • Transparent FBFBFCFBFBFC

Tones

  • Transparent C6C7D0C6C7D0
  • Transparent BEBEC6BEBEC6
  • Transparent B5B5BCB5B5BC
  • Transparent ACADB2ACADB2
  • Transparent A3A4A8A3A4A8
  • Transparent 9A9B9E9A9B9E
  • Transparent 929294929294
  • Transparent 89898A89898A

Shades

  • Transparent ADAEB6ADAEB6
  • Transparent 9798A09798A0
  • Transparent 828289828289
  • Transparent 6C6D726C6D72
  • Transparent 56575B56575B
  • Transparent 414144414144
  • Transparent 2B2B2E2B2B2E
  • Transparent 161617161617

#D8D9E4 Color Patterns

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    #D8D9E4 Trellis Pattern

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    #D8D9E4 Plaid Pattern


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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.