Gainsboro
Gainsboro Color
rgb(0, 0, 0)
#000000
Adjust the Color
Meet solid Gainsboro
With hex #DCDCDC (rgb(220, 220, 220)), this airy, high-key neutral tone sits around 0° on the color wheel. Its muted, powdery saturation makes it feel calm and minimal, which is why designers reach for gainsboro when they need a dependable background that still has personality.
Where Gainsboro shines
- Balanced UI backdrops where gainsboro keeps typography readable
- Product renders or mockups that need a premium, gallery-like wall color
- Brand palettes that mix cool and warm elements without clashing
Practical tips
- Pair it with charcoal or #111111 text to maintain WCAG contrast (the Copy RGB/HEX buttons above make it easy to grab the exact values).
- Use the adjustment sliders to nudge the hue ±5° when you need a complementary accent.
- The download tool exports lossless PNG/JPEG files up to 5000×5000, so you can drop the color straight into mockups or presentations.
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Color story & pairings
Gainsboro leans into the greige trend that interior designers rely on for spa-inspired spaces and minimalist branding. It keeps SEO-friendly phrases like "solid neutral wallpaper" relevant while still feeling upscale.
Looking for a solid gainsboro background or a downloadable gainsboro wallpaper? The instant preview, copy-ready HEX/RGB codes, and high-resolution exports above make it easy to grab the exact shade and drop it straight into your project.
Try pairing it with light cyan, light blue or sky blue for palettes that feel intentional and search-friendly.
Pro tip: toggle theatre or fullscreen mode to see gainsboro fill your entire display. It’s perfect for ambient lighting, palette testing, or quick product shots when you need a clean, solid background.