Silverback
Also known as: Cerebral Grey , Compact Disc Grey , Leadbelcher , Silver Eagle
Silverback is a pale, muted gray that reads as neutral and understated. It earns its place in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 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 Silverback
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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 Silverback 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 1.62:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.94:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Silverback background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Silverback
Silverback with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silverback
Silverback triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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