Ghosted
Also known as: Freshwater Pearls , Snowfall , House Martin Eggs , Galactic Mediator
With its neutral undertone, Ghosted (#E2E0DC) comes across as balanced and versatile. Designers reach for it in minimal interfaces and architecture. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Ghosted maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 15.93:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Ghosted color codes
- HEX
- #E2E0DC
- RGB
- rgb(226, 224, 220)
- RGBA
- rgba(226, 224, 220, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(40, 9%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(40, 3%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(89.3 0.2 2.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.7% 0.006 84.6)
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 warm
subtle yellow 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: gainsboro #DCDCDC · ΔE 2.3
- RAL 9002: Grey white #DDDED4 · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Ghosted 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 Ghosted
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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 Ghosted 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 1.32:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.93:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Ghosted background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ghosted
Ghosted with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ghosted
Ghosted triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Party Ice #E6E4DE · ΔE 1.3
- Platinum #E5E4E2 · ΔE 1.3
- Foggy Day #E7E3DB · ΔE 2.0
- Steam #DDDDDD · ΔE 2.2
- Blanco #EBEAE5 · ΔE 2.3
- Whale Bone #E5E7E4 · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ghosted is closest to Bright Star .
FAQ
Ghosted FAQs
What color is Ghosted?
Ghosted is a light gray with the hex code #E2E0DC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 9% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ghosted?
The hex code for Ghosted is #E2E0DC. In RGB it's rgb(226, 224, 220), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 11%).
What colors go well with Ghosted?
Ghosted pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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