#DBD9DC Hex Code
Color Name: Gainsboro
What is hex #DBD9DC Color?
The color name of hex code #DBD9DC is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (219, 217, 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:1 Y:0 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DBD9DC has a hue of 280°, 1% 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 #DBD9DC Color Codes
| Color Name | Gainsboro |
| RGB Values | (219, 217, 220) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 1%, 0%, 14%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (280°, 1%, 86%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #242623 [Raisin Black] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5315 C |
| Closest RAL | 9001 [Cream] |
| Complementary Color | #DADCD9 [Gainsboro] |
| #DBD9DC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #DBDBDB |
| Desaturated | #DBDBDB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #DADADA |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #DADADA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E6E6E6 |
Hex #DBD9DC Color Palettes
DBD9DC is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DBD9DC is #DADCD9 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 #DBD9DC color is offered by #DADCD9. 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 #DBD9DC are #DCD9DC and #DAD9DC, called Gainsboro and Gainsboro, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DBD9DC 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 #DBD9DC are #DCDCD9 (Gainsboro) and #D9DCDA (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
#DBD9DC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DCDBD9 (Gainsboro) and #D9DCDB (Gainsboro) along with #DBD9DC, 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 #DBD9DC has #DCDBD9 (Gainsboro), #DADCD9 (Gainsboro) and #D9DADC (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 #DBD9DC contains #DCDAD9 (Gainsboro), #DADCD9 (Gainsboro) and #D9DCDC (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 #DBD9DC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DBD9DC 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 DBD9DC Color
Tints
E2E1E3- E6E4E7
- E9E8EA
- EDECEE
- F1F0F1
- F4F4F5
- F8F7F8
- FBFBFC
Tones
- C9C7CA
- C0BEC0
- B7B5B7
- AEADAE
- A4A4A5
- 9B9B9C
- 929292
- 898989
Shades
- AFAEB0
- 99989A
- 838284
- 6E6D6E
- 585758
- 424142
- 2C2B2C
- 161616
#DBD9DC Color Patterns
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#DBD9DC Gingham Checks
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#DBD9DC Honeycomb Pattern
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#DBD9DC Houndstooth Pattern
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#DBD9DC Trellis Pattern
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#DBD9DC 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.
