Salt-N-Pepa
Also known as: Urban Snowfall , Creek Pebble , Subtle , White-Collar
With its neutral undertone, Salt-N-Pepa (#DCD9DB) comes across as quiet and sophisticated. Designers reach for it in minimal interfaces and architecture. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.99:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Salt-N-Pepa color codes
- HEX
- #DCD9DB
- RGB
- rgb(220, 217, 219)
- RGBA
- rgba(220, 217, 219, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(320, 4%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(320, 1%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(87.0 1.3 -0.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.8% 0.004 337.4)
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 pink 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 2.1
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 3.8 · 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 Salt-N-Pepa 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Salt-N-Pepa
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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 Salt-N-Pepa 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 1.40:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.99:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Salt-N-Pepa background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Salt-N-Pepa
Salt-N-Pepa with its complement
Soft neighbors of Salt-N-Pepa
Salt-N-Pepa triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Chrome #E1DFE1 · ΔE 1.4
- Steam #DDDDDD · ΔE 2.2
- Pinball #D3D3D3 · ΔE 2.6
- Platinum #E5E4E2 · ΔE 3.5
- Placebo #E7E7E7 · ΔE 3.6
- Ghosted #E2E0DC · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Salt-N-Pepa is closest to Sterling .
FAQ
Salt-N-Pepa FAQs
What color is Salt-N-Pepa?
Salt-N-Pepa is a light gray with the hex code #DCD9DB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 320°, 4% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Salt-N-Pepa?
The hex code for Salt-N-Pepa is #DCD9DB. In RGB it's rgb(220, 217, 219), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 14%).
What colors go well with Salt-N-Pepa?
Salt-N-Pepa pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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