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#E2D9E1 Hex Code

Color Name: Gainsboro

What is hex #E2D9E1 Color?

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The color name of hex code #E2D9E1 is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (226, 217, 225) which means it is composed of 34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:4 Y:0 K:11. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E2D9E1 has a hue of 307°, 4% 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 #E2D9E1 Color Codes

Color NameGainsboro
RGB Values(226, 217, 225)
CMYK Values(0%, 4%, 0%, 11%)
HSV/HSB Values(307°, 4%, 89%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#1D261E [Dark Jungle Green]
Closest Pantone®664 C
Closest RAL9001 [Cream]
Complementary Color#D9E2DA [Gainsboro]
#E2D9E1 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#DFDFDF
Desaturated#DEDEDE
Weighted Average (Most Common)#DDDDDD
Weighted Average (Luma)#DBDBDB
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#E7E7E7

Hex #E2D9E1 Color Palettes

E2D9E1 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of E2D9E1. Complementary color is D9E2DA

Complementary Palette

The complement of #E2D9E1 is #D9E2DA 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 #E2D9E1 color is offered by #D9E2DA. 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.

E2D9E1 D9E2DA
Analogous color palette with (E2D9E1, E2D9DD and DFD9E2)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #E2D9E1 are #E2D9DD and #DFD9E2, called Gainsboro and Gainsboro, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E2D9E1 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.

E2D9E1 E2D9DD DFD9E2
Split Complementary color palette with (E2D9E1, DDE2D9 and D9E2DF)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #E2D9E1 are #DDE2D9 (Gainsboro) and #D9E2DF (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.

E2D9E1 DDE2D9 D9E2DF
Triadic color palette with (E2D9E1, E1E2D9 and D9E1E2)

Triadic Palette

#E2D9E1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E1E2D9 (Chinese White) and #D9E1E2 (Gainsboro) along with #E2D9E1, 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.

E2D9E1 E1E2D9 D9E1E2
Tetradic color palette with (E2D9E1, E1E2D9, D9E2DA and DAD9E2)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #E2D9E1 has #E1E2D9 (Chinese White), #D9E2DA (Gainsboro) and #DAD9E2 (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.

E2D9E1 E1E2D9 D9E2DA DAD9E2
Square color palette with (E2D9E1, E2DFD9, D9E2DA and D9DDE2)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #E2D9E1 contains #E2DFD9 (White Coffee), #D9E2DA (Gainsboro) and #D9DDE2 (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.

E2D9E1 E2DFD9 D9E2DA D9DDE2
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Hex #E2D9E1 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #E2D9E1 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.

E2D9E1 E2D9D9 E2E0D9 DCE2D9 D9E2DE D9DEE2 DBD9E2

Tints, Tones & Shades of E2D9E1 Color

Tints

  • Transparent E8E1E7E8E1E7
  • Transparent EBE4EAEBE4EA
  • Transparent EEE8EDEEE8ED
  • Transparent F1ECF0F1ECF0
  • Transparent F3F0F3F3F0F3
  • Transparent F6F4F6F6F4F6
  • Transparent F9F7F9F9F7F9
  • Transparent FCFBFCFCFBFC

Tones

  • Transparent CEC7CECEC7CE
  • Transparent C5BEC4C5BEC4
  • Transparent BBB5BABBB5BA
  • Transparent B1ADB1B1ADB1
  • Transparent A7A4A7A7A4A7
  • Transparent 9D9B9D9D9B9D
  • Transparent 949293949293
  • Transparent 8A898A8A898A

Shades

  • Transparent B5AEB4B5AEB4
  • Transparent 9E989E9E989E
  • Transparent 888287888287
  • Transparent 716D71716D71
  • Transparent 5A575A5A575A
  • Transparent 444144444144
  • Transparent 2D2B2D2D2B2D
  • Transparent 171617171617

#E2D9E1 Color Patterns

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    #E2D9E1 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #E2D9E1 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.