Chrome
Also known as: Soft Silk, Christmas Silver, Lavender Lace, Lavender Breeze
As a pale take on gray, Chrome carries balanced and versatile energy that suits architecture and editorial layouts. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.84:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Chrome color codes
- HEX
- #E1DFE1
- RGB
- rgb(225, 223, 225)
- RGBA
- rgba(225, 223, 225, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(300, 3%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(300, 1%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(89.0 1.0 -0.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.6% 0.003 325.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gainsboro#DCDCDC · ΔE 1.8
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · 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 Chrome 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 Chrome
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Chrome 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 1.33:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.84:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Chrome background: #000000
Palettes featuring Chrome
Chrome with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chrome
Chrome triad
Similar colors
- Salt-N-Pepa#DCD9DB · ΔE 1.4
- Steam#DDDDDD · ΔE 1.8
- Placebo#E7E7E7 · ΔE 2.3
- Platinum#E5E4E2 · ΔE 2.6
- Mercury#EBEBEB · ΔE 3.0
- Ghosted#E2E0DC · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chrome is closest to Whale Bone.
Chrome FAQs
What color is Chrome?
Chrome is a light gray with the hex code #E1DFE1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 300°, 3% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chrome?
The hex code for Chrome is #E1DFE1. In RGB it's rgb(225, 223, 225), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 12%).
What colors go well with Chrome?
Chrome pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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