Silver

Q: How do I use #A6BDBF in CSS?

You can use #A6BDBF in CSS with: background-color: #A6BDBF; or color: #A6BDBF; or as an RGB value: rgb(166, 189, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 1%, 0%, 25%.

#A6BDBF

Silver is a cool light color with the hex code #A6BDBF. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 166, 189, 191 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 1%, 0%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Silver Color Values

HEX: #A6BDBF
RGB: 166, 189, 191
HSL: 185°, 16%, 70%
CMYK: 13, 1, 0, 25

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Silver sits at 185° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 16% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Silver work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Silver in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 1%, 0%, 25% 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 Silver

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A6BDBF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 166, 189, 191;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A6BDBF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(166, 189, 191)
rgba(166, 189, 191, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 185° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6BDBF?

#A6BDBF is Silver, a cool light color with RGB values of 166, 189, 191. It has a hue of 185°, 16% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A6BDBF?

The RGB color code for #A6BDBF is rgb(166, 189, 191). This means it contains 166 red, 189 green, and 191 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Silver a warm or cool color?

Silver (#A6BDBF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #A6BDBF in CSS?

You can use #A6BDBF in CSS with: background-color: #A6BDBF; or color: #A6BDBF; or as an RGB value: rgb(166, 189, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 1%, 0%, 25%.