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#DCD3E3 Hex Code

Color Name: Gainsboro

What is hex #DCD3E3 Color?

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The color name of hex code #DCD3E3 is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (220, 211, 227) which means it is composed of 33% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:7 Y:0 K:11. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCD3E3 has a hue of 274°, 7% 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 #DCD3E3 Color Codes

Color NameGainsboro
RGB Values(220, 211, 227)
CMYK Values(3%, 7%, 0%, 11%)
HSV/HSB Values(274°, 7%, 89%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#232C1C [Pine Tree]
Closest Pantone®5315 C
Closest RAL9001 [Cream]
Complementary Color#DAE3D3 [Gainsboro]
#DCD3E3 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#DBDBDB
Desaturated#DBDBDB
Weighted Average (Most Common)#D7D7D7
Weighted Average (Luma)#D6D6D6
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#E4E4E4

Hex #DCD3E3 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of DCD3E3. Complementary color is DAE3D3

Complementary Palette

The complement of #DCD3E3 is #DAE3D3 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 #DCD3E3 color is offered by #DAE3D3. 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.

DCD3E3 DAE3D3
Analogous color palette with (DCD3E3, E3D3E2 and D4D3E3)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #DCD3E3 are #E3D3E2 and #D4D3E3, called Gainsboro and Languid Lavender, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DCD3E3 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.

DCD3E3 E3D3E2 D4D3E3
Split Complementary color palette with (DCD3E3, E2E3D3 and D3E3D4)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #DCD3E3 are #E2E3D3 (White Coffee) and #D3E3D4 (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.

DCD3E3 E2E3D3 D3E3D4
Triadic color palette with (DCD3E3, E3DCD3 and D3E3DC)

Triadic Palette

#DCD3E3 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E3DCD3 (White Coffee) and #D3E3DC (Gainsboro) along with #DCD3E3, 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.

DCD3E3 E3DCD3 D3E3DC
Tetradic color palette with (DCD3E3, E3DCD3, DAE3D3 and D3DAE3)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #DCD3E3 has #E3DCD3 (White Coffee), #DAE3D3 (Gainsboro) and #D3DAE3 (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.

DCD3E3 E3DCD3 DAE3D3 D3DAE3
Square color palette with (DCD3E3, E3D4D3, DAE3D3 and D3E2E3)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #DCD3E3 contains #E3D4D3 (Timberwolf), #DAE3D3 (Gainsboro) and #D3E2E3 (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.

DCD3E3 E3D4D3 DAE3D3 D3E2E3
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Hex #DCD3E3 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #DCD3E3 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.

DCD3E3 E3D3DC E3D7D3 E1E3D3 D3E3D3 D3E3E1 D3D8E3

Tints, Tones & Shades of DCD3E3 Color

Tints

  • Transparent E3DCE9E3DCE9
  • Transparent E7E0EBE7E0EB
  • Transparent EAE5EEEAE5EE
  • Transparent EEE9F1EEE9F1
  • Transparent F1EDF4F1EDF4
  • Transparent F5F2F7F5F2F7
  • Transparent F8F6F9F8F6F9
  • Transparent FCFBFCFCFBFC

Tones

  • Transparent CAC2CFCAC2CF
  • Transparent C0BAC5C0BAC5
  • Transparent B7B2BBB7B2BB
  • Transparent AEAAB2AEAAB2
  • Transparent A5A1A8A5A1A8
  • Transparent 9C999E9C999E
  • Transparent 929194929194
  • Transparent 89888A89888A

Shades

  • Transparent B0A9B6B0A9B6
  • Transparent 9A949F9A949F
  • Transparent 847F88847F88
  • Transparent 6E6A726E6A72
  • Transparent 58545B58545B
  • Transparent 423F44423F44
  • Transparent 2C2A2D2C2A2D
  • Transparent 161517161517

#DCD3E3 Color Patterns

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    #DCD3E3 Honeycomb Pattern

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    #DCD3E3 Leaves Pattern

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    #DCD3E3 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #DCD3E3 Trellis Pattern

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    #DCD3E3 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.