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Sonic Silver

#716E5B

Sonic Silver is a warm medium color with the hex code #716E5B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 113, 110, 91 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 19%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sonic Silver Color Values

HEX
#716E5B
RGB
113, 110, 91
HSL
52°, 11%, 40%
CMYK
0, 3, 19, 56

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sonic Silver sits at 52° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 11% 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%, 3%, 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: #716E5B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 113, 110, 91;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#716E5B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 19%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(113, 110, 91)
rgba(113, 110, 91, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #716E5B?
#716E5B is Sonic Silver, a warm medium color with RGB values of 113, 110, 91. It has a hue of 52°, 11% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #716E5B?
The RGB color code for #716E5B is rgb(113, 110, 91). This means it contains 113 red, 110 green, and 91 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sonic Silver a warm or cool color?
Sonic Silver (#716E5B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #716E5B in CSS?
You can use #716E5B in CSS with: background-color: #716E5B; or color: #716E5B; or as an RGB value: rgb(113, 110, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 19%, 56%.

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