Placebo
Also known as: Unicorn Silver, Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge, Ambience White, Moon Lily
A muted gray with a neutral and understated character, Placebo works beautifully for editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Placebo plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.98:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Placebo color codes
- HEX
- #E7E7E7
- RGB
- rgb(231, 231, 231)
- RGBA
- rgba(231, 231, 231, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 91%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(91.6 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.8% 0.000 0.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gainsboro#DCDCDC · ΔE 2.4
- RAL 9003 — Signal white#F4F8F4 · ΔE 4.6 · 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 Placebo works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Placebo
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Placebo 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 1.24:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.98:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Placebo background: #000000
Palettes featuring Placebo
Placebo with its complement
Soft neighbors of Placebo
Placebo triad
Similar colors
- Mercury#EBEBEB · ΔE 0.9
- Platinum#E5E4E2 · ΔE 1.2
- Whale Bone#E5E7E4 · ΔE 2.1
- Steam#DDDDDD · ΔE 2.2
- Chrome#E1DFE1 · ΔE 2.3
- Ghosted#E2E0DC · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Placebo is closest to Mercury.
Placebo FAQs
What color is Placebo?
Placebo is a light gray with the hex code #E7E7E7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 91% lightness.
What is the hex code for Placebo?
The hex code for Placebo is #E7E7E7. In RGB it's rgb(231, 231, 231), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 9%).
What colors go well with Placebo?
Placebo pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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