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#DCDCDB Hex Code

Color Name: Gainsboro

What is hex #DCDCDB Color?

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The color name of hex code #DCDCDB is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (220, 220, 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:0 Y:1 K:14. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCDCDB has a hue of 60°, 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 #DCDCDB Color Codes

Color NameGainsboro
RGB Values(220, 220, 219)
CMYK Values(0%, 0%, 1%, 14%)
HSV/HSB Values(60°, 0%, 86%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#232324 [Raisin Black]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 1 C
Closest RAL9001 [Cream]
Complementary Color#DBDBDC [Gainsboro]
#DCDCDB Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#DCDCDC
Desaturated#DCDCDC
Weighted Average (Most Common)#DCDCDC
Weighted Average (Luma)#DCDCDC
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#E7E7E7

Hex #DCDCDB Color Palettes

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

Complementary Palette

The complement of #DCDCDB is #DBDBDC 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 #DCDCDB color is offered by #DBDBDC. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (DCDCDB, DCDCDB and DCDCDB)

Analogous Palette

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

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Split Complementary color palette with (DCDCDB, DBDCDC and DCDBDC)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #DCDCDB are #DBDCDC (Gainsboro) and #DCDBDC (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.

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Triadic color palette with (DCDCDB, DBDCDC and DCDBDC)

Triadic Palette

#DCDCDB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DBDCDC (Gainsboro) and #DCDBDC (Gainsboro) along with #DCDCDB, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (DCDCDB, DBDCDC, DBDBDC and DCDBDB)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #DCDCDB has #DBDCDC (Gainsboro), #DBDBDC (Gainsboro) and #DCDBDB (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.

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Square color palette with (DCDCDB, DBDCDC, DBDBDC and DCDBDC)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #DCDCDB contains #DBDCDC (Gainsboro), #DBDBDC (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.

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Rainbow color

Hex #DCDCDB Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #DCDCDB 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of DCDCDB Color

Tints

  • Transparent E3E3E2E3E3E2
  • Transparent E7E7E6E7E7E6
  • Transparent EAEAE9EAEAE9
  • Transparent EEEEEDEEEEED
  • Transparent F1F1F1F1F1F1
  • Transparent F5F5F4F5F5F4
  • Transparent F8F8F8F8F8F8
  • Transparent FCFCFBFCFCFB

Tones

  • Transparent CACAC9CACAC9
  • Transparent C0C0C0C0C0C0
  • Transparent B7B7B7B7B7B7
  • Transparent AEAEAEAEAEAE
  • Transparent A5A5A4A5A5A4
  • Transparent 9C9C9B9C9C9B
  • Transparent 929292929292
  • Transparent 898989898989

Shades

  • Transparent B0B0AFB0B0AF
  • Transparent 9A9A999A9A99
  • Transparent 848483848483
  • Transparent 6E6E6E6E6E6E
  • Transparent 585858585858
  • Transparent 424242424242
  • Transparent 2C2C2C2C2C2C
  • Transparent 161616161616

#DCDCDB Color Patterns

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    #DCDCDB Gingham Checks

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    #DCDCDB Vertical Stripes Pattern

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    #DCDCDB Polka Dots Pattern

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    #DCDCDB Honeycomb Pattern

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    #DCDCDB Leaves Pattern

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    #DCDCDB Houndstooth Pattern

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    #DCDCDB Trellis Pattern

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    #DCDCDB Plaid Pattern


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