Waxwing
Also known as: Bay Waves, Silver Mine, Alaskan Grey, Spotted Dove
Quietly balanced and versatile, Waxwing is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Waxwing
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.79:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.72:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Waxwing background: #000000
Palettes featuring Waxwing
Waxwing with its complement
Soft neighbors of Waxwing
Waxwing triad
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.
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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