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Silver

#A9B9BC

Silver is a cool light color with the hex code #A9B9BC. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 169, 185, 188 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 2%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Silver Color Values

HEX
#A9B9BC
RGB
169, 185, 188
HSL
189°, 12%, 70%
CMYK
10, 2, 0, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Silver sits at 189° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 12% 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 10%, 2%, 0%, 26% 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: #A9B9BC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 169, 185, 188;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#A9B9BC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 10%
M: 2%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(169, 185, 188)
rgba(169, 185, 188, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9B9BC?
#A9B9BC is Silver, a cool light color with RGB values of 169, 185, 188. It has a hue of 189°, 12% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A9B9BC?
The RGB color code for #A9B9BC is rgb(169, 185, 188). This means it contains 169 red, 185 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Silver a warm or cool color?
Silver (#A9B9BC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A9B9BC in CSS?
You can use #A9B9BC in CSS with: background-color: #A9B9BC; or color: #A9B9BC; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 185, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 2%, 0%, 26%.

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