#DDC8C8 Hex Code
Color Name: Dust Storm
What is hex #DDC8C8 Color?
The color name of hex code #DDC8C8 is Dust Storm. The RGB values are (221, 200, 200) which means it is composed of
36% red, 32% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:10 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DDC8C8 has a hue of 0°, 10% 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 #DDC8C8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dust Storm |
| RGB Values | (221, 200, 200) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 10%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 10%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #223737 [Gunmetal] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7632 C |
| Closest RAL | 9002 [Grey white] |
| Complementary Color | #C8DDDD [Columbia Blue] |
| #DDC8C8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CFCFCF |
| Desaturated | #D3D3D3 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #CECECE |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #CCCCCC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E0E0E0 |
Hex #DDC8C8 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DDC8C8 is #C8DDDD which is called Columbia Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DDC8C8 color is offered by #C8DDDD. 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 #DDC8C8 are #DDD3C8 and #DDC8D3, called Bone and Thistle, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DDC8C8 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 #DDC8C8 are #C8DDD3 (Light Gray) and #C8D3DD (Columbia Blue). 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
#DDC8C8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C8DDC8 (Pastel Gray) and #C8C8DD (Light Periwinkle) along with #DDC8C8, 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 #DDC8C8 has #C8DDC8 (Pastel Gray), #C8DDDD (Columbia Blue) and #DDC8DD (Languid Lavender). 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 #DDC8C8 contains #D3DDC8 (Timberwolf), #C8DDDD (Columbia Blue) and #D3C8DD (Languid Lavender). 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 #DDC8C8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DDC8C8 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 DDC8C8 Color
Tints
E4D3D3- E7D9D9
- EBDEDE
- EEE4E4
- F1E9E9
- F5EFEF
- F8F4F4
- FCFAFA
Tones
- CABABA
- C1B2B2
- B8ABAB
- AFA4A4
- A59D9D
- 9C9696
- 938E8E
- 898787
Shades
- B1A0A0
- 9B8C8C
- 857878
- 6F6464
- 585050
- 423C3C
- 2C2828
- 161414
#DDC8C8 Color Patterns
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#DDC8C8 Gingham Checks
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#DDC8C8 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DDC8C8 Polka Dots Pattern
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#DDC8C8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DDC8C8 Leaves Pattern
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#DDC8C8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DDC8C8 Trellis Pattern
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#DDC8C8 Plaid Pattern
#DDC8C8 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.
