Ghosted
Also known as: Freshwater Pearls, Snowfall, House Martin Eggs, Galactic Mediator
Part of the gray family, Ghosted pairs a pale base with a balanced and versatile presence — ideal for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Ghosted
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.32:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.93:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Ghosted background: #000000
Palettes featuring Ghosted
Ghosted with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ghosted
Ghosted triad
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.
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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