Silverplate
Also known as: Light French Taupe, San Francisco Fog, Knitting Needles, Grey Roads
Silverplate sits on the neutral side of the spectrum: a muted gray that feels balanced and versatile. Try it in architecture and editorial layouts. Set it against a gray accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.54:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Silverplate color codes
- HEX
- #C2C0BA
- RGB
- rgb(194, 192, 186)
- RGBA
- rgba(194, 192, 186, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 6%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 4%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(77.7 -0.1 3.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.8% 0.009 91.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: silver#C0C0C0 · ΔE 3.1
- RAL 7044 — Silk grey#BDBDB2 · ΔE 3.0 · 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 Silverplate 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 Silverplate
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Silverplate 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 Silverplate background: #000000
Palettes featuring Silverplate
Silverplate with its complement
Soft neighbors of Silverplate
Silverplate triad
Similar colors
- Brume#C6C6C2 · ΔE 1.9
- Waxwing#C0C2C0 · ΔE 2.6
- Quill Grey#CBC9C0 · ΔE 2.6
- Rampart#BCB7B1 · ΔE 2.7
- Dim#C8C2BE · ΔE 2.7
- Argento#CECAC3 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Silverplate is closest to Microchip.
Silverplate FAQs
What color is Silverplate?
Silverplate is a light gray with the hex code #C2C0BA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 6% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Silverplate?
The hex code for Silverplate is #C2C0BA. In RGB it's rgb(194, 192, 186), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 24%).
What colors go well with Silverplate?
Silverplate pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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