#DCDBDB Hex Code
Color Name: Gainsboro
What is hex #DCDBDB Color?
The color name of hex code #DCDBDB is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (220, 219, 219) which means it is composed of
33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:1 Y:1 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCDBDB has a hue of 0°, 0% 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 #DCDBDB Color Codes
| Color Name | Gainsboro |
| RGB Values | (220, 219, 219) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 1%, 1%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 0%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #232424 [Raisin Black] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 1 C |
| Closest RAL | 9001 [Cream] |
| Complementary Color | #DBDCDC [Gainsboro] |
| #DCDBDB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #DBDBDB |
| Desaturated | #DCDCDC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #DBDBDB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #DBDBDB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E7E7E7 |
Hex #DCDBDB Color Palettes
DCDBDB is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DCDBDB is #DBDCDC 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 #DCDBDB color is offered by #DBDCDC. 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 #DCDBDB are #DCDCDB and #DCDBDC, called Gainsboro and Gainsboro, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DCDBDB 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 #DCDBDB are #DBDCDC (Gainsboro) and #DBDCDC (Gainsboro). 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
#DCDBDB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DBDCDB (Gainsboro) and #DBDBDC (Gainsboro) along with #DCDBDB, 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 #DCDBDB has #DBDCDB (Gainsboro), #DBDCDC (Gainsboro) and #DCDBDC (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 #DCDBDB contains #DCDCDB (Gainsboro), #DBDCDC (Gainsboro) and #DCDBDC (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 #DCDBDB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DCDBDB 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 DCDBDB Color
Tints
E3E2E2- E7E6E6
- EAE9E9
- EEEDED
- F1F1F1
- F5F4F4
- F8F8F8
- FCFBFB
Tones
- CAC9C9
- C0C0C0
- B7B7B7
- AEAEAE
- A5A4A4
- 9C9B9B
- 929292
- 898989
Shades
- B0AFAF
- 9A9999
- 848383
- 6E6E6E
- 585858
- 424242
- 2C2C2C
- 161616
#DCDBDB Color Patterns
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#DCDBDB Gingham Checks
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#DCDBDB Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DCDBDB Polka Dots Pattern
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#DCDBDB Honeycomb Pattern
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#DCDBDB Leaves Pattern
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#DCDBDB Houndstooth Pattern
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#DCDBDB Trellis Pattern
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#DCDBDB 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.
