Foil
Also known as: Galactic Tint, Lazy Grey, Light Aluminium, Quest
Foil sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a muted gray that feels quiet and sophisticated. Try it in minimal interfaces and architecture. Reach for a gray companion shade to give Foil maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.84:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Foil color codes
- HEX
- #C0C3C4
- RGB
- rgb(192, 195, 196)
- RGBA
- rgba(192, 195, 196, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(195, 3%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(195, 2%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(78.6 -0.9 -0.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.5% 0.004 219.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 1.6
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 3.5 · 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 Foil works
- 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.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Foil
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Foil 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 1.77:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.84:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Foil background: #000000
Palettes featuring Foil
Foil with its complement
Soft neighbors of Foil
Foil triad
Similar colors
- Silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 1.6
- Waxwing#C0C2C0 · ΔE 1.6
- Metallic#BCC3C7 · ΔE 2.1
- Microchip#BABCC0 · ΔE 2.5
- Silverback#CBCBCB · ΔE 2.6
- Metal#BABFBC · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Foil is closest to Silver.
Foil FAQs
What color is Foil?
Foil is a light gray with the hex code #C0C3C4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 195°, 3% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Foil?
The hex code for Foil is #C0C3C4. In RGB it's rgb(192, 195, 196), and in CMYK it's cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 23%).
What colors go well with Foil?
Foil pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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