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Sonic Silver

#686F5D

Sonic Silver is a neutral medium color with the hex code #686F5D. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 104, 111, 93 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 16%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sonic Silver Color Values

HEX
#686F5D
RGB
104, 111, 93
HSL
83°, 9%, 40%
CMYK
6, 0, 16, 56

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sonic Silver sits at 83° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 9% 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 6%, 0%, 16%, 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: #686F5D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 104, 111, 93;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#686F5D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 6%
M: 0%
Y: 16%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(104, 111, 93)
rgba(104, 111, 93, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686F5D?
#686F5D is Sonic Silver, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 104, 111, 93. It has a hue of 83°, 9% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #686F5D?
The RGB color code for #686F5D is rgb(104, 111, 93). This means it contains 104 red, 111 green, and 93 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sonic Silver a warm or cool color?
Sonic Silver (#686F5D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #686F5D in CSS?
You can use #686F5D in CSS with: background-color: #686F5D; or color: #686F5D; or as an RGB value: rgb(104, 111, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 16%, 56%.

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