Platinum
Also known as: Cold Morning, Teapot, Latteo, Ambience White
Platinum is a pale, muted gray that reads as quiet and sophisticated. It shines in architecture and editorial layouts. Its complement lands in gray territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.53:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Platinum color codes
- HEX
- #E5E4E2
- RGB
- rgb(229, 228, 226)
- RGBA
- rgba(229, 228, 226, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(40, 5%, 89%)
- HSV
- hsv(40, 1%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(90.6 0.1 1.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.9% 0.003 84.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gainsboro#DCDCDC · ΔE 2.1
- RAL 9002 — Grey white#DDDED4 · ΔE 4.5 · 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 Platinum 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 Platinum
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Platinum 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 1.27:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.53:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Platinum background: #000000
Palettes featuring Platinum
Platinum with its complement
Soft neighbors of Platinum
Platinum triad
Similar colors
- Placebo#E7E7E7 · ΔE 1.2
- Ghosted#E2E0DC · ΔE 1.3
- Whale Bone#E5E7E4 · ΔE 1.8
- Mercury#EBEBEB · ΔE 1.8
- Steam#DDDDDD · ΔE 1.9
- Party Ice#E6E4DE · ΔE 2.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Platinum is closest to Placebo.
Platinum FAQs
What color is Platinum?
Platinum is a light gray with the hex code #E5E4E2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 5% saturation, and 89% lightness.
What is the hex code for Platinum?
The hex code for Platinum is #E5E4E2. In RGB it's rgb(229, 228, 226), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 10%).
What colors go well with Platinum?
Platinum pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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