Waxwing
Also known as: Bay Waves , Silver Mine , Alaskan Grey , Spotted Dove
With its neutral undertone, Waxwing (#C0C2C0) comes across as balanced and versatile. Designers reach for it in minimal interfaces and architecture. Because it leans neutral, balancing it with a gray keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.72:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Waxwing color codes
- HEX
- #C0C2C0
- RGB
- rgb(192, 194, 192)
- RGBA
- rgba(192, 194, 192, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 2%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(120, 1%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(78.2 -1.0 0.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.2% 0.004 145.5)
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 1.7
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Waxwing 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 Waxwing
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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 Waxwing 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 1.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.72:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Waxwing background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Waxwing
Waxwing with its complement
Soft neighbors of Waxwing
Waxwing triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Foil #C0C3C4 · ΔE 1.6
- Brume #C6C6C2 · ΔE 1.7
- Silver #C0C0C0 · ΔE 1.7
- Metal #BABFBC · ΔE 1.9
- Silverplate #C2C0BA · ΔE 2.6
- Greystone #B7B9B5 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Waxwing is closest to Silver .
FAQ
Waxwing FAQs
What color is Waxwing?
Waxwing is a light gray with the hex code #C0C2C0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 120°, 2% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Waxwing?
The hex code for Waxwing is #C0C2C0. In RGB it's rgb(192, 194, 192), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 24%).
What colors go well with Waxwing?
Waxwing pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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