Diamond Cut
Also known as: Cool Frost , Silver Phoenix , Lady’s Slipper , Penelope
On screen, Diamond Cut registers as neutral and understated: a pale gray at home in minimal interfaces and architecture. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 17.38:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Diamond Cut color codes
- HEX
- #E9E9F0
- RGB
- rgb(233, 233, 240)
- RGBA
- rgba(233, 233, 240, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(240, 19%, 93%)
- HSV
- hsv(240, 3%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(92.5 0.9 -3.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.6% 0.009 286.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: ghostwhite #F8F8FF · ΔE 3.1
- RAL 9003: Signal white #F4F8F4 · ΔE 7.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Diamond Cut works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Diamond Cut
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Diamond Cut by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.21:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.38:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Diamond Cut background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Diamond Cut
Diamond Cut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Diamond Cut
Diamond Cut triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Chrome #E1DFE1 · ΔE 3.3
- Grim White #F6F1F4 · ΔE 3.3
- First Snow #E8EFF8 · ΔE 3.3
- Mercury #EBEBEB · ΔE 3.6
- Placebo #E7E7E7 · ΔE 3.6
- Bride #EFE7EB · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Diamond Cut is closest to Polar Bear .
FAQ
Diamond Cut FAQs
What color is Diamond Cut?
Diamond Cut is a light gray with the hex code #E9E9F0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 240°, 19% saturation, and 93% lightness.
What is the hex code for Diamond Cut?
The hex code for Diamond Cut is #E9E9F0. In RGB it's rgb(233, 233, 240), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 6%).
What colors go well with Diamond Cut?
Diamond Cut pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with orange accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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