Silver-Tongued
Also known as: Alto, Dangerous Robot, Mercury Glass, Warm Ashes
Silver-Tongued brings a balanced and versatile feel to any palette. This soft gray is a natural fit for minimal interfaces and architecture. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.59:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Silver-Tongued color codes
- HEX
- #CDC7C7
- RGB
- rgb(205, 199, 199)
- RGBA
- rgba(205, 199, 199, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 6%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 3%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(80.7 2.2 0.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.5% 0.007 17.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 4.2 · 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 Silver-Tongued works
- 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.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Silver-Tongued
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Silver-Tongued 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 1.67:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.59:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Silver-Tongued background: #000000
Palettes featuring Silver-Tongued
Silver-Tongued with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silver-Tongued
Silver-Tongued triad
Similar colors
- Warm Ashes#CFC9C7 · ΔE 1.2
- Dim#C8C2BE · ΔE 2.6
- Silverback#CBCBCB · ΔE 3.1
- Silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 3.7
- Pinball#D3D3D3 · ΔE 4.0
- Nebulous#C4B9B8 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Silver-Tongued is closest to Foil.
Silver-Tongued FAQs
What color is Silver-Tongued?
Silver-Tongued is a light gray with the hex code #CDC7C7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 6% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Silver-Tongued?
The hex code for Silver-Tongued is #CDC7C7. In RGB it's rgb(205, 199, 199), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 20%).
What colors go well with Silver-Tongued?
Silver-Tongued pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer — free, instant, private.