What is Platinum color? Meaning, Hex codes and Palettes

Explore the hex code, RGB, HSL, CMYK and LAB values for Platinum, see how it looks for people with color vision deficiencies, and find color harmonies built around it.

#D9D9D9
HEX#D9D9D9
RGB217, 217, 217
HSL0°, 0%, 85%
HSB0°, 0%, 85%
CMYK0, 0, 0, 15
LAB87, 0, 0
XYZ66.0, 69.4, 75.6
LCH87, 0, 158°
LUV87, 0, 0
HWB0°, 85%, 15%

Platinum Color Variations

Shades, tints, tones and hues built from platinum. Hover any swatch to see its hex code.

Shades

#D9D9D9
#BABABA
#9B9B9B
#7C7C7C
#5D5D5D
#3E3E3E
#1F1F1F
#000000

Tints

#D9D9D9
#DEDEDE
#E4E4E4
#E9E9E9
#EFEFEF
#F4F4F4
#FAFAFA
#FFFFFF

Tones

#D9D9D9
#CCCCCC
#C0C0C0
#B3B3B3
#A6A6A6
#999999
#8D8D8D
#808080

Hues

#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9

Platinum Color Contrast

Check how readable text and graphics are against platinum. Adjust the text and background colors to see the WCAG contrast score update in real time.

Text Color
#000000
Background Color
#D9D9D9
14.88Great

High Contrast Sample Text

Strong color contrast improves legibility for everyone.

The Platinum color with the hex code #D9D9D9 is a soft, cool-toned silver-grey shade inspired by the precious metal platinum. It symbolizes elegance, sophistication, modernity, and refinement while creating a clean and luxurious visual impression. In color psychology, Platinum #D9D9D9 is often associated with balance, innovation, professionalism, and timeless style, making it a popular choice for designs that aim to feel sleek and premium.

Platinum Color Harmonies

Ready-made color scheme combinations built around platinum, from subtle analogous palettes to bold, high-contrast pairings.

Analogous

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#D9D9D9

Complementary

#D9D9D9
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Split Complementary

#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9

Triadic

#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9

Tetradic

#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
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Square

#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9
#D9D9D9

Platinum Color Blindness Preview

See how platinum is perceived by people with the most common color vision deficiencies.

Protanopia
#D9D9D9
Original
#D9D9D9
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
#D9D9D9
Original
#D9D9D9
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
#D9D9D9
Original
#D9D9D9
Tritanopia
Achromatopsia
#D9D9D9
Original
#D9D9D9
Achromatopsia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What color is Platinum?

Platinum is a soft silver-grey color with a cool, metallic appearance inspired by the precious metal of the same name. The Platinum color is represented by the hex code #D9D9D9 and is often associated with elegance, sophistication, modernity, and luxury. It is commonly used in fashion, branding, jewelry design, technology, and interiors to create a sleek and refined look.

2. How to make Platinum color?

To make a Platinum color, mix white with a small amount of black to create a soft silver-grey shade, then add a subtle touch of blue or metallic tones for a cooler platinum appearance. Adjust the amount of grey to make the shade lighter or deeper. In digital design, the Platinum color is represented by the hex code #D9D9D9.

3. What colors go with Platinum?

Platinum pairs well with colors like black, white, navy blue, gold, charcoal grey, beige, and soft pastels. These combinations complement the Platinum color while creating elegant, modern, and sophisticated palettes. For a luxurious look, it can also be combined with jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue, or deep purple.

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