Silver
Also known as: Stonewall Grey , Tin Soldier , Magnesium , Rough Asphalt
There is a quiet and sophisticated quality to Silver. The muted, neutral gray at #C0C0C0 rewards architecture and editorial layouts. Silver plays well with gray tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 11.54:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
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
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 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Silver
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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 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 1.82:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.54:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Silver background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Silver
Silver with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silver
Silver triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Silver : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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