#DAD8DC Hex Code
Color Name: Gainsboro
What is hex #DAD8DC Color?
The color name of hex code #DAD8DC is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (218, 216, 220) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:2 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DAD8DC has a hue of 270°, 2% saturation and a brightness value of 86%.
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 #DAD8DC Color Codes
| Color Name | Gainsboro |
| RGB Values | (218, 216, 220) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 2%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (270°, 2%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #252723 [Raisin Black] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5315 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #DADCD8 [Gainsboro] |
| #DAD8DC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #DADADA |
| Desaturated | #DADADA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D9D9D9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D9D9D9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E6E6E6 |
Hex #DAD8DC Color Palettes
DAD8DC is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DAD8DC is #DADCD8 which is called Gainsboro. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DAD8DC color is offered by #DADCD8. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #DAD8DC are #DCD8DC and #D8D8DC, called Gainsboro and Light Silver, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DAD8DC 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.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #DAD8DC are #DCDCD8 (Gainsboro) and #D8DCD8 (Light Silver). 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.
Triadic Palette
#DAD8DC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DCDAD8 (Gainsboro) and #D8DCDA (Gainsboro) along with #DAD8DC, 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.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #DAD8DC has #DCDAD8 (Gainsboro), #DADCD8 (Gainsboro) and #D8DADC (Gainsboro). 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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #DAD8DC contains #DCD8D8 (Light Silver), #DADCD8 (Gainsboro) and #D8DCDC (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.
Hex #DAD8DC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DAD8DC 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of DAD8DC Color
Tints
E1E0E3- E5E4E7
- E9E8EA
- EDECEE
- F0EFF1
- F4F3F5
- F8F7F8
- FBFBFC
Tones
- C8C6CA
- BFBEC0
- B6B5B7
- ADACAE
- A4A3A5
- 9B9A9C
- 929292
- 898989
Shades
- AEADB0
- 99979A
- 838284
- 6D6C6E
- 575658
- 414142
- 2C2B2C
- 161616
#DAD8DC Color Patterns
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#DAD8DC Gingham Checks
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#DAD8DC Honeycomb Pattern
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#DAD8DC Houndstooth Pattern
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#DAD8DC Trellis Pattern
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#DAD8DC Plaid Pattern
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