Microchip
Also known as: Quiet Grey, Let It Rain, Silver Lined, Streamlined Grey
With its neutral undertone, Microchip (#BABCC0) comes across as balanced and versatile. Designers reach for it in editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Match it with gray accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.04:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Microchip color codes
- HEX
- #BABCC0
- RGB
- rgb(186, 188, 192)
- RGBA
- rgba(186, 188, 192, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(220, 5%, 74%)
- HSV
- hsv(220, 3%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(76.2 -0.2 -2.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.5% 0.006 264.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 2.4
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 5.7 · 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 Microchip 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 Microchip
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Microchip 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 1.90:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.04:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Microchip background: #000000
Palettes featuring Microchip
Microchip with its complement
Soft neighbors of Microchip
Microchip triad
Similar colors
- Wolfram#B5B6B7 · ΔE 2.2
- Silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 2.4
- Foil#C0C3C4 · ΔE 2.5
- Metallic#BCC3C7 · ΔE 2.9
- Ghost#C0BFC7 · ΔE 3.0
- Waxwing#C0C2C0 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Microchip is closest to Silverplate.
Microchip FAQs
What color is Microchip?
Microchip is a light gray with the hex code #BABCC0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 220°, 5% saturation, and 74% lightness.
What is the hex code for Microchip?
The hex code for Microchip is #BABCC0. In RGB it's rgb(186, 188, 192), and in CMYK it's cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 25%).
What colors go well with Microchip?
Microchip pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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