#DDD9EB Hex Code
Color Name: Gainsboro
What is hex #DDD9EB Color?
The color name of hex code #DDD9EB is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (221, 217, 235) which means it is composed of
33% red, 32% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:8 Y:0 K:8. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DDD9EB has a hue of 253°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 92%.
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 #DDD9EB Color Codes
| Color Name | Gainsboro |
| RGB Values | (221, 217, 235) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 8%, 0%, 8%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (253°, 8%, 92%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCFF |
| Inverse Color | #222614 [Eerie Black] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7443 C |
| Closest RAL | 9003 [Signal white] |
| Complementary Color | #E7EBD9 [White Chocolate] |
| #DDD9EB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #E0E0E0 |
| Desaturated | #E2E2E2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #DCDCDC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #DBDBDB |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E7E7E7 |
Hex #DDD9EB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DDD9EB is #E7EBD9 which is called White Chocolate. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DDD9EB color is offered by #E7EBD9. 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 #DDD9EB are #E6D9EB and #D9DEEB, called Platinum and Azureish White, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DDD9EB 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 #DDD9EB are #EBE6D9 (White Chocolate) and #DEEBD9 (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.
Triadic Palette
#DDD9EB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #EBDDD9 (White Coffee) and #D9EBDD (Chinese White) along with #DDD9EB, 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 #DDD9EB has #EBDDD9 (White Coffee), #E7EBD9 (White Chocolate) and #D9E7EB (Azureish 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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #DDD9EB contains #EBD9DE (Platinum), #E7EBD9 (White Chocolate) and #D9EBE6 (Chinese White). 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 #DDD9EB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DDD9EB 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 DDD9EB Color
Tints
E4E1EF- E7E4F1
- EBE8F3
- EEECF5
- F1F0F7
- F5F4F9
- F8F7FB
- FCFBFD
Tones
- CAC7D6
- C1BECB
- B8B5C0
- AFADB6
- A5A4AB
- 9C9BA0
- 939295
- 89898B
Shades
- B1AEBC
- 9B98A5
- 85828D
- 6F6D76
- 58575E
- 424147
- 2C2B2F
- 161618
#DDD9EB Color Patterns
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#DDD9EB Honeycomb Pattern
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#DDD9EB Houndstooth Pattern
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#DDD9EB Trellis Pattern
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#DDD9EB 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.
