#DFD5EC Hex Code
Color Name: Gainsboro
What is hex #DFD5EC Color?
The color name of hex code #DFD5EC is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (223, 213, 236) which means it is composed of
33% red, 32% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:10 Y:0 K:8. In the HSV/HSB scale, #DFD5EC has a hue of 266°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
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 #DFD5EC Color Codes
| Color Name | Gainsboro |
| RGB Values | (223, 213, 236) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 10%, 0%, 8%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (266°, 10%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCFF |
| Inverse Color | #202A13 [Dark Jungle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7443 C |
| Closest RAL | 9003 [Signal white] |
| Complementary Color | #E2ECD5 [Chinese White] |
| #DFD5EC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #E0E0E0 |
| Desaturated | #E1E1E1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #DBDBDB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D9D9D9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E6E6E6 |
Hex #DFD5EC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #DFD5EC is #E2ECD5 which is called Chinese White. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DFD5EC color is offered by #E2ECD5. 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 #DFD5EC are #EBD5EC and #D5D7EC, called Platinum and Soap, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #DFD5EC 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 #DFD5EC are #ECEBD5 (Eggshell) and #D7ECD5 (Chinese White). 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
#DFD5EC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #ECDFD5 (White Coffee) and #D5ECDF (Chinese White) along with #DFD5EC, 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 #DFD5EC has #ECDFD5 (White Coffee), #E2ECD5 (Chinese White) and #D5E2EC (Azureish 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 #DFD5EC contains #ECD5D7 (Queen Pink), #E2ECD5 (Chinese White) and #D5ECEB (Azureish 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 #DFD5EC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #DFD5EC 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 DFD5EC Color
Tints
E5DDF0- E9E2F2
- ECE6F4
- EFEAF6
- F2EEF7
- F5F2F9
- F9F7FB
- FCFBFD
Tones
- CCC4D6
- C3BCCC
- B9B3C1
- B0ABB6
- A6A2AB
- 9D9AA0
- 939196
- 8A898B
Shades
- B2AABD
- 9C95A5
- 86808E
- 706B76
- 59555E
- 434047
- 2D2B2F
- 161518
#DFD5EC Color Patterns
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#DFD5EC Gingham Checks
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#DFD5EC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#DFD5EC Polka Dots Pattern
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#DFD5EC Honeycomb Pattern
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#DFD5EC Leaves Pattern
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#DFD5EC Houndstooth Pattern
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#DFD5EC Trellis Pattern
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#DFD5EC 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.
