Silver
Also known as: Stonewall Grey, Tin Soldier, Magnesium, Rough Asphalt
Expect quiet and sophisticated associations from Silver — a soft gray well suited to architecture and editorial layouts. Silver plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 11.54:1 on black clears AA.
Silver color codes
- HEX
- #C0C0C0
- RGB
- rgb(192, 192, 192)
- RGBA
- rgba(192, 192, 192, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(77.7 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.8% 0.000 0.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 4.0 · 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 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 Silver
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Silver 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 1.82:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.54:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Silver background: #000000
Palettes featuring Silver
Silver with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silver
Silver triad
Similar colors
- Foil#C0C3C4 · ΔE 1.6
- Waxwing#C0C2C0 · ΔE 1.7
- Microchip#BABCC0 · ΔE 2.4
- Brume#C6C6C2 · ΔE 2.6
- Silverback#CBCBCB · ΔE 2.8
- Wolfram#B5B6B7 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Silver is closest to Foil.
Silver FAQs
What color is Silver?
Silver is a light gray with the hex code #C0C0C0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Silver?
The hex code for Silver is #C0C0C0. In RGB it's rgb(192, 192, 192), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 25%).
What colors go well with Silver?
Silver pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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