#E2D8DC Hex Code
Color Name: Gainsboro
What is hex #E2D8DC Color?
The color name of hex code #E2D8DC is Gainsboro. The RGB values are (226, 216, 220) which means it is composed of
34% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:4 Y:3 K:11. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E2D8DC has a hue of 336°, 4% saturation and a brightness value of 89%.
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 #E2D8DC Color Codes
| Color Name | Gainsboro |
| RGB Values | (226, 216, 220) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 4%, 3%, 11%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (336°, 4%, 89%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCCC |
| Inverse Color | #1D2723 [Dark Jungle Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 664 C |
| Closest RAL | 9001 [Cream] |
| Complementary Color | #D8E2DE [Gainsboro] |
| #E2D8DC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #DDDDDD |
| Desaturated | #DDDDDD |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #DBDBDB |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #DADADA |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E6E6E6 |
Hex #E2D8DC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E2D8DC is #D8E2DE 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 #E2D8DC color is offered by #D8E2DE. 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 #E2D8DC are #E2D9D8 and #E2D8E1, called Gainsboro and Gainsboro, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E2D8DC 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 #E2D8DC are #D8E2D9 (Gainsboro) and #D8E1E2 (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
#E2D8DC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DCE2D8 (Gainsboro) and #D8DCE2 (Gainsboro) along with #E2D8DC, 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 #E2D8DC has #DCE2D8 (Gainsboro), #D8E2DE (Gainsboro) and #DED8E2 (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 #E2D8DC contains #E1E2D8 (White Coffee), #D8E2DE (Gainsboro) and #D9D8E2 (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 #E2D8DC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E2D8DC 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 E2D8DC Color
Tints
E8E0E3- EBE4E7
- EEE8EA
- F1ECEE
- F3EFF1
- F6F3F5
- F9F7F8
- FCFBFC
Tones
- CEC6CA
- C5BEC0
- BBB5B7
- B1ACAE
- A7A3A5
- 9D9A9C
- 949292
- 8A8989
Shades
- B5ADB0
- 9E979A
- 888284
- 716C6E
- 5A5658
- 444142
- 2D2B2C
- 171616
#E2D8DC Color Patterns
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#E2D8DC Gingham Checks
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#E2D8DC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E2D8DC Polka Dots Pattern
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#E2D8DC Honeycomb Pattern
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#E2D8DC Leaves Pattern
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#E2D8DC Houndstooth Pattern
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#E2D8DC Trellis Pattern
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#E2D8DC 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.
