Silver is a light, neutral shade in the gray color family, with a neutral feel. Its HEX code is #C0C0C0, which equals rgb(192, 192, 192) in RGB and hsl(0, 0%, 75%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y0 K25, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#C0C0C0 - RGB
192, 192, 192 - HSL
0°, 0%, 75% - CMYK
0, 0, 0, 25 - Family
Gray - Tone
Light, neutral
About Silver
Gray shades are neutral and versatile. They provide calm backgrounds, readable text colors and borders, and let brighter accent colors stand out. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.54:1. Its complementary color is #BFBFBF.
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Silver color codes
| HEX | #C0C0C0 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(192, 192, 192) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 75%) |
| HSV | 0°, 0%, 75% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 0%, 25% |
| Decimal | 12632256 |
Shades and tints of Silver
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F5F5F5 - 100
#EAEAEA - 200
#E0E0E0 - 300
#D5D5D5 - 400
#CBCBCB - 500
#C0C0C0 - 600
#A0A0A0 - 700
#808080 - 800
#606060 - 900
#404040 - 950
#202020
Color harmonies for Silver
- Complementary
#BFBFBF≈ Silver - Analogous −30°
#BFBFBF≈ Silver - Analogous +30°
#BFBFBF≈ Silver - Triadic +120°
#BFBFBF≈ Silver - Triadic +240°
#BFBFBF≈ Silver - Split 150°
#BFBFBF≈ Silver - Split 210°
#BFBFBF≈ Silver
Contrast and accessibility of Silver
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Silver | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Silver | Aa | 11.54:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Silver
background-color: #C0C0C0;color: #C0C0C0;background-color: rgb(192, 192, 192);background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 75%);:root { --color-silver: #C0C0C0; }class="bg-[#C0C0C0]"Colors similar to Silver
- Neutral Gray 75
#BFBFBF - Warm Gray 75
#C5BFBA - Cool Gray 75
#BABEC5 - Ash Gray
#B2BEB5 - Pale Dusty Tangerine
#CABFAF - Pale Dusty Amber
#CAC2AF - Pale Dusty Orange
#CABDAF - Pale Dusty Azure
#AFBFCA - Pale Dusty Marigold
#CAC5AF - Pale Dusty Capri
#AFC2CA - Pale Dusty Cerulean
#AFBDCA - Pale Dusty Spring Bud
#BFCAAF
More gray shades
- Gainsboro
#DCDCDC - Dark Gray
#A9A9A9 - Slate Gray
#708090 - Dim Gray
#696969 - Gray
#808080 - Light Gray
#D3D3D3 - Pewter
#8B8E92 - Ash Gray
#B2BEB5 - Graphite
#383838 - Onyx
#353839 - Ebony
#555D50
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Silver?
The HEX code for Silver is #C0C0C0.
What is the RGB value of Silver?
Silver has an RGB value of 192, 192, 192 (rgb(192, 192, 192)). In HSL it is 0°, 0%, 75%.
What text color should I use on Silver?
Use black text on Silver. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.82:1 and black text has 11.54:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Silver?
The complementary color of Silver is #BFBFBF. Analogous colors #BFBFBF and #BFBFBF also pair well.