#DCDDDA Hex Code
Color Name: Gainsboro
What is hex #DCDDDA Color?
The color name of hex code #DCDDDA is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (220, 221, 218) which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:0 Y:1 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCDDDA has a hue of 80°, 1% saturation and a brightness value of 87%.
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 #DCDDDA Color Codes
| Color Name | Gainsboro |
| RGB Values | (220, 221, 218) |
| CMYK Values | (1%, 0%, 1%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (80°, 1%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #232225 [Raisin Black] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 1 C |
| Closest RAL | 9001 [Cream] |
| Complementary Color | #DBDADD [Gainsboro] |
| #DCDDDA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #DCDCDC |
| Desaturated | #DCDCDC |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #DCDCDC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #DDDDDD |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E7E7E7 |
Hex #DCDDDA Color Palettes
DCDDDA is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DCDDDA is #DBDADD 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 #DCDDDA color is offered by #DBDADD. 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 #DCDDDA are #DBDDDA and #DDDDDA, called Gainsboro and Gainsboro, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DCDDDA 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 #DCDDDA are #DADBDD (Gainsboro) and #DDDADD (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
#DCDDDA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DADCDD (Gainsboro) and #DDDADC (Gainsboro) along with #DCDDDA, 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 #DCDDDA has #DADCDD (Gainsboro), #DBDADD (Gainsboro) and #DDDBDA (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 #DCDDDA contains #DADDDD (Gainsboro), #DBDADD (Gainsboro) and #DDDADB (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 #DCDDDA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DCDDDA 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 DCDDDA Color
Tints
E3E4E1- E7E7E5
- EAEBE9
- EEEEED
- F1F1F0
- F5F5F4
- F8F8F8
- FCFCFB
Tones
- CACAC8
- C0C1BF
- B7B8B6
- AEAFAD
- A5A5A4
- 9C9C9B
- 929392
- 898989
Shades
- B0B1AE
- 9A9B99
- 848583
- 6E6F6D
- 585857
- 424241
- 2C2C2C
- 161616
#DCDDDA Color Patterns
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#DCDDDA Gingham Checks
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#DCDDDA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DCDDDA Polka Dots Pattern
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#DCDDDA Honeycomb Pattern
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#DCDDDA Leaves Pattern
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#DCDDDA Houndstooth Pattern
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#DCDDDA Trellis Pattern
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#DCDDDA Plaid Pattern
#DCDDDA Color Interior Ideas
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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.
