Platinum
Also known as: Cold Morning , Teapot , Latteo , Ambience White
With its neutral undertone, Platinum (#E5E4E2) comes across as quiet and sophisticated. Designers reach for it 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.
Reference
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)
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
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 2.1
- 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. 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 Platinum
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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 Platinum 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 1.27:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.53:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Platinum background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Platinum
Platinum with its complement
Soft neighbors of Platinum
Platinum triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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