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#DDD8E0 Hex Code

Color Name: Gainsboro

What is hex #DDD8E0 Color?

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The color name of hex code #DDD8E0 is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (221, 216, 224) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:4 Y:0 K:12. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DDD8E0 has a hue of 278°, 4% saturation and a brightness value of 88%.
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 #DDD8E0 Color Codes

Color NameGainsboro
RGB Values(221, 216, 224)
CMYK Values(1%, 4%, 0%, 12%)
HSV/HSB Values(278°, 4%, 88%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCCC
Inverse Color#22271F [Raisin Black]
Closest Pantone®5315 C
Closest RAL9001 [Cream]
Complementary Color#DBE0D8 [Gainsboro]
#DDD8E0 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#DCDCDC
Desaturated#DCDCDC
Weighted Average (Most Common)#DADADA
Weighted Average (Luma)#DADADA
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#E6E6E6

Hex #DDD8E0 Color Palettes

DDD8E0 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of DDD8E0. Complementary color is DBE0D8

Complementary Palette

The complement of #DDD8E0 is #DBE0D8 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 #DDD8E0 color is offered by #DBE0D8. 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.

DDD8E0 DBE0D8
Analogous color palette with (DDD8E0, E0D8DF and D9D8E0)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #DDD8E0 are #E0D8DF and #D9D8E0, called Gainsboro and Gainsboro, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DDD8E0 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.

DDD8E0 E0D8DF D9D8E0
Split Complementary color palette with (DDD8E0, DFE0D8 and D8E0D9)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #DDD8E0 are #DFE0D8 (Gainsboro) and #D8E0D9 (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.

DDD8E0 DFE0D8 D8E0D9
Triadic color palette with (DDD8E0, E0DDD8 and D8E0DD)

Triadic Palette

#DDD8E0 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E0DDD8 (Gainsboro) and #D8E0DD (Gainsboro) along with #DDD8E0, 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.

DDD8E0 E0DDD8 D8E0DD
Tetradic color palette with (DDD8E0, E0DDD8, DBE0D8 and D8DBE0)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #DDD8E0 has #E0DDD8 (Gainsboro), #DBE0D8 (Gainsboro) and #D8DBE0 (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.

DDD8E0 E0DDD8 DBE0D8 D8DBE0
Square color palette with (DDD8E0, E0D9D8, DBE0D8 and D8DFE0)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #DDD8E0 contains #E0D9D8 (Gainsboro), #DBE0D8 (Gainsboro) and #D8DFE0 (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.

DDD8E0 E0D9D8 DBE0D8 D8DFE0
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Hex #DDD8E0 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #DDD8E0 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.

DDD8E0 E0D8DC E0DBD8 DEE0D8 D8E0D8 D8E0DF D8DAE0

Tints, Tones & Shades of DDD8E0 Color

Tints

  • Transparent E4E0E6E4E0E6
  • Transparent E7E4E9E7E4E9
  • Transparent EBE8ECEBE8EC
  • Transparent EEECF0EEECF0
  • Transparent F1EFF3F1EFF3
  • Transparent F5F3F6F5F3F6
  • Transparent F8F7F9F8F7F9
  • Transparent FCFBFCFCFBFC

Tones

  • Transparent CAC6CDCAC6CD
  • Transparent C1BEC3C1BEC3
  • Transparent B8B5BAB8B5BA
  • Transparent AFACB0AFACB0
  • Transparent A5A3A6A5A3A6
  • Transparent 9C9A9D9C9A9D
  • Transparent 939293939293
  • Transparent 89898A89898A

Shades

  • Transparent B1ADB3B1ADB3
  • Transparent 9B979D9B979D
  • Transparent 858286858286
  • Transparent 6F6C706F6C70
  • Transparent 58565A58565A
  • Transparent 424143424143
  • Transparent 2C2B2D2C2B2D
  • Transparent 161616161616

#DDD8E0 Color Patterns

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    #DDD8E0 Leaves Pattern

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    #DDD8E0 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #DDD8E0 Trellis Pattern

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    #DDD8E0 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.