Silverback
Also known as: Cerebral Grey, Compact Disc Grey, Leadbelcher, Silver Eagle
As a pale take on gray, Silverback carries neutral and understated energy that suits minimal interfaces and architecture. For contrast, pair it with a gray from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.94:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Silverback color codes
- HEX
- #CBCBCB
- RGB
- rgb(203, 203, 203)
- RGBA
- rgba(203, 203, 203, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 0%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 0%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(81.7 0.0 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.2% 0.000 0.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightgray#D3D3D3 · ΔE 1.9
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 1.4 · 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 Silverback 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 Silverback
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Silverback 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 1.62:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.94:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Silverback background: #000000
Palettes featuring Silverback
Silverback with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silverback
Silverback triad
Similar colors
- Pinball#D3D3D3 · ΔE 1.9
- Concrete#D2D1CD · ΔE 2.5
- Brume#C6C6C2 · ΔE 2.5
- Foil#C0C3C4 · ΔE 2.6
- Silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 2.8
- Warm Ashes#CFC9C7 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Silverback is closest to Pinball.
Silverback FAQs
What color is Silverback?
Silverback is a light gray with the hex code #CBCBCB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Silverback?
The hex code for Silverback is #CBCBCB. In RGB it's rgb(203, 203, 203), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 20%).
What colors go well with Silverback?
Silverback pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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