#DFD4DC Hex Code
Color Name: Gainsboro
What is hex #DFD4DC Color?
The color name of hex code #DFD4DC is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (223, 212, 220) which means it is composed of
34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:1 K:13. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DFD4DC has a hue of 316°, 5% 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 #DFD4DC Color Codes
| Color Name | Gainsboro |
| RGB Values | (223, 212, 220) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 1%, 13%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (316°, 5%, 87%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #202B23 [Charleston Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5315 C |
| Closest RAL | 9001 [Cream] |
| Complementary Color | #D4DFD7 [Light Silver] |
| #DFD4DC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #DADADA |
| Desaturated | #DADADA |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D8D8D8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D7D7D7 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E5E5E5 |
Hex #DFD4DC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DFD4DC is #D4DFD7 which is called Light Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DFD4DC color is offered by #D4DFD7. 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 #DFD4DC are #DFD4D7 and #DDD4DF, called Timberwolf and Gainsboro, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DFD4DC 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 #DFD4DC are #D7DFD4 (Light Silver) and #D4DFDD (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
#DFD4DC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DCDFD4 (Timberwolf) and #D4DCDF (Gainsboro) along with #DFD4DC, 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 #DFD4DC has #DCDFD4 (Timberwolf), #D4DFD7 (Light Silver) and #D7D4DF (Light Silver). 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 #DFD4DC contains #DFDDD4 (Timberwolf), #D4DFD7 (Light Silver) and #D4D7DF (Light Silver). 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 #DFD4DC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DFD4DC 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 DFD4DC Color
Tints
E5DDE3- E9E1E7
- ECE5EA
- EFEAEE
- F2EEF1
- F5F2F5
- F9F6F8
- FCFBFC
Tones
- CCC3CA
- C3BBC0
- B9B2B7
- B0AAAE
- A6A2A5
- 9D999C
- 939192
- 8A8889
Shades
- B2AAB0
- 9C949A
- 867F84
- 706A6E
- 595558
- 434042
- 2D2A2C
- 161516
#DFD4DC Color Patterns
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#DFD4DC Gingham Checks
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#DFD4DC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DFD4DC Honeycomb Pattern
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#DFD4DC Houndstooth Pattern
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#DFD4DC Trellis Pattern
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#DFD4DC 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.
