#DCE8DC Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese White
What is hex #DCE8DC Color?
The color name of hex code #DCE8DC is Chinese White. The RGB values are (220, 232, 220) which means it is composed of
33% red, 35% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:5 M:0 Y:5 K:9. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DCE8DC has a hue of 120°, 5% saturation and a brightness value of 91%.
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 #DCE8DC Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese White |
| RGB Values | (220, 232, 220) |
| CMYK Values | (5%, 0%, 5%, 9%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (120°, 5%, 91%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCFFCC |
| Inverse Color | #231723 [Raisin Black] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7541 C |
| Closest RAL | 9001 [Cream] |
| Complementary Color | #E8DCE8 [Platinum] |
| #DCE8DC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #E0E0E0 |
| Desaturated | #E2E2E2 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #E3E3E3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #E5E5E5 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #EBEBEB |
Hex #DCE8DC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DCE8DC is #E8DCE8 which is called Platinum. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DCE8DC color is offered by #E8DCE8. 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 #DCE8DC are #DCE8E2 and #E2E8DC, called Chinese White and Chinese White, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DCE8DC 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 #DCE8DC are #E2DCE8 (Platinum) and #E8DCE2 (Platinum). 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
#DCE8DC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DCDCE8 (Gainsboro) and #E8DCDC (White Coffee) along with #DCE8DC, 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 #DCE8DC has #DCDCE8 (Gainsboro), #E8DCE8 (Platinum) and #E8E8DC (Chinese 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 #DCE8DC contains #DCE2E8 (Platinum), #E8DCE8 (Platinum) and #E8E2DC (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 #DCE8DC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DCE8DC 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 DCE8DC Color
Tints
E3EDE3- E7EFE7
- EAF1EA
- EEF4EE
- F1F6F1
- F5F8F5
- F8FAF8
- FCFDFC
Tones
- CAD3CA
- C0C9C0
- B7BEB7
- AEB4AE
- A5AAA5
- 9C9F9C
- 929592
- 898A89
Shades
- B0BAB0
- 9AA29A
- 848B84
- 6E746E
- 585D58
- 424642
- 2C2E2C
- 161716
#DCE8DC Color Patterns
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#DCE8DC Honeycomb Pattern
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#DCE8DC Houndstooth Pattern
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#DCE8DC 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.
