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Platinum
Platinum
#E5E4E2Click to copy
Platinum Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(229, 228, 226)Copy
HSLhsl(40, 5%, 89%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(40, 1%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 10%)Copy
Platinum Color Schemes
Complementary
#E5E4E2
Click to copy#E2E3E5
Click to copyAnalogous
#E5E3E2
Click to copy#E4E5E2
Click to copySplit Complementary
#E2E4E5
Click to copy#E3E2E5
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E5E4E2
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#B5B2AC
Click to copy#848077
Click to copy#4F4C46
Click to copyPlatinum 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
1.27 : 1
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Black background #000000
16.53 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.17 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
9.94 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Platinum Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Platinum Color Introduction
Definition
Platinum (HEX #E5E4E2) has the RGB value rgb(229, 228, 226), the HSL value hsl(40°, 5%, 89%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Platinum is #E2E3E5, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E5E2E2 and #E4E5E2 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#E2E4E5, #E2E2E5) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Platinum uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Platinum has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 against white and 16.53:1 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, Platinum has a lightness of 89% and a saturation of 5%, 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: A rare purity.
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 Platinum 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, Platinum 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.
Platinum 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.