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Sonic Silver

#686764

Sonic Silver is a warm medium color with the hex code #686764. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 104, 103, 100 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 4%, 59% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sonic Silver Color Values

HEX
#686764
RGB
104, 103, 100
HSL
45°, 2%, 40%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 59

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sonic Silver sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 2% saturation and 40% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Sonic Silver work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Sonic Silver in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 1%, 4%, 59% 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: #686764;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 104, 103, 100;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#686764',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 4%
K: 59%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(104, 103, 100)
rgba(104, 103, 100, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686764?
#686764 is Sonic Silver, a warm medium color with RGB values of 104, 103, 100. It has a hue of 45°, 2% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #686764?
The RGB color code for #686764 is rgb(104, 103, 100). This means it contains 104 red, 103 green, and 100 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sonic Silver a warm or cool color?
Sonic Silver (#686764) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #686764 in CSS?
You can use #686764 in CSS with: background-color: #686764; or color: #686764; or as an RGB value: rgb(104, 103, 100). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 4%, 59%.

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