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Sonic Silver

#5F715B

Sonic Silver is a neutral medium color with the hex code #5F715B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 95, 113, 91 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 19%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sonic Silver Color Values

HEX
#5F715B
RGB
95, 113, 91
HSL
109°, 11%, 40%
CMYK
16, 0, 19, 56

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sonic Silver sits at 109° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 11% saturation and 40% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Sonic Silver work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Sonic Silver in print, the CMYK breakdown of 16%, 0%, 19%, 56% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Sonic Silver

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5F715B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 95, 113, 91;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#5F715B',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 19%
K: 56%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(95, 113, 91)
rgba(95, 113, 91, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5F715B?
#5F715B is Sonic Silver, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 95, 113, 91. It has a hue of 109°, 11% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5F715B?
The RGB color code for #5F715B is rgb(95, 113, 91). This means it contains 95 red, 113 green, and 91 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sonic Silver a warm or cool color?
Sonic Silver (#5F715B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #5F715B in CSS?
You can use #5F715B in CSS with: background-color: #5F715B; or color: #5F715B; or as an RGB value: rgb(95, 113, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 19%, 56%.

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