Silver-Tongued
Also known as: Alto , Dangerous Robot , Mercury Glass , Warm Ashes
Silver-Tongued holds a soft position in the gray range and reads as balanced and versatile. You'll see it used 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Silver-Tongued
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.67:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.59:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Silver-Tongued background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Silver-Tongued
Silver-Tongued with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silver-Tongued
Silver-Tongued triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
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