Gray
Gainsboro
Gainsboro
#DCDCDCClick to copy
Gainsboro Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(220, 220, 220)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 0%, 86%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 0%, 86%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 14%)Copy
Gainsboro Color Schemes
Complementary
#DCDCDC
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#DCDCDC
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#DCDCDC
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#DCDCDC
Click to copy#FFFFFF
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Click to copyGainsboro WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
1.37 : 1
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Black background #000000
15.31 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.26 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
9.21 : 1
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Gainsboro Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Gainsboro Color Introduction
Definition
Gainsboro (HEX #DCDCDC) has the RGB value rgb(220, 220, 220), the HSL value hsl(0°, 0%, 86%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 14%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Gainsboro is #DCDCDC, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #DCDCDC and #DCDCDC that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#DCDCDC, #DCDCDC) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Gainsboro uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Gainsboro has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 against white and 15.31:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Gray offers an exceptionally rich range of lightness levels, from silver to charcoal, each with its own character; it is a core color in modern minimalist design and industrial style. Specifically, Gainsboro has a lightness of 86% and a saturation of 0%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: An extremely light gray with a faint blue cast.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, gray stands for balance and restraint. Used well it creates a refined, calm atmosphere, but in large areas it can also feel dull and needs lightness variation to keep it lively. For this reason Gainsboro tends to leave a first impression of being calm and restrained in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Gray is commonly used for secondary text, dividers, disabled states and card backgrounds — an indispensable structural color for building interface hierarchy. In real projects, Gainsboro is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Gray”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Gainsboro Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
