#DDDCD8 Hex Code
Color Name: Gainsboro
What is hex #DDDCD8 Color?
The color name of hex code #DDDCD8 is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (221, 220, 216) which means it is composed of
34% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:1 Y:2 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DDDCD8 has a hue of 48°, 2% 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 #DDDCD8 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gainsboro |
| RGB Values | (221, 220, 216) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 1%, 2%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (48°, 2%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #222327 [Raisin Black] |
| Closest Pantone® | Cool Gray 1 C |
| Closest RAL | 9001 [Cream] |
| Complementary Color | #D8D9DD [Gainsboro] |
| #DDDCD8 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #DBDBDB |
| Desaturated | #DBDBDB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #DCDCDC |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #DCDCDC |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E7E7E7 |
Hex #DDDCD8 Color Palettes
DDDCD8 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DDDCD8 is #D8D9DD 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 #DDDCD8 color is offered by #D8D9DD. 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 #DDDCD8 are #DCDDD8 and #DDDAD8, called Gainsboro and Gainsboro, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DDDCD8 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 #DDDCD8 are #D8DCDD (Gainsboro) and #DAD8DD (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
#DDDCD8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #D8DDDC (Gainsboro) and #DCD8DD (Gainsboro) along with #DDDCD8, 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 #DDDCD8 has #D8DDDC (Gainsboro), #D8D9DD (Gainsboro) and #DDD8D9 (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 #DDDCD8 contains #D8DDDA (Gainsboro), #D8D9DD (Gainsboro) and #DDD8DC (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 #DDDCD8 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DDDCD8 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 DDDCD8 Color
Tints
E4E3E0- E7E7E4
- EBEAE8
- EEEEEC
- F1F1EF
- F5F5F3
- F8F8F7
- FCFCFB
Tones
- CACAC6
- C1C0BE
- B8B7B5
- AFAEAC
- A5A5A3
- 9C9C9A
- 939292
- 898989
Shades
- B1B0AD
- 9B9A97
- 858482
- 6F6E6C
- 585856
- 424241
- 2C2C2B
- 161616
#DDDCD8 Color Patterns
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#DDDCD8 Gingham Checks
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#DDDCD8 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DDDCD8 Polka Dots Pattern
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#DDDCD8 Honeycomb Pattern
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#DDDCD8 Leaves Pattern
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#DDDCD8 Houndstooth Pattern
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#DDDCD8 Trellis Pattern
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#DDDCD8 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.
