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Silver Chalice

#AAAAAA aka “Silver” by Mercedes-Benz

Silver Chalice is a warm light color with the hex code #AAAAAA. Also known as "Silver" by Mercedes-Benz . This muted hue can be represented as RGB 170, 170, 170 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color. Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.

Silver Chalice color values

HEX
#AAAAAA
RGB
170, 170, 170
HSL
0°, 0%, 67%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Silver Chalice sits at 0° on the color wheel with 0% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Silver Chalice is rendered as rgb(170, 170, 170), where the red channel dominates at 170, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. Muted saturation at high lightness is a classic formula for soft background fills, placeholder states, and secondary surface colors in light-mode interfaces.

For print, Silver Chalice translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 0Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Silver.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Silver Chalice

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AAAAAA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 170, 170, 170;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AAAAAA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(170, 170, 170)
rgba(170, 170, 170, 0.8)

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

Brands using Silver Chalice

1 brand uses this color in their identity

Mercedes-Benz

Automotive • In-house Mercedes

Frequently asked questions

What color is #AAAAAA?
#AAAAAA is Silver Chalice, a warm light color with RGB values of 170, 170, 170. It has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 67% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AAAAAA?
The RGB color code for #AAAAAA is rgb(170, 170, 170). This means it contains 170 red, 170 green, and 170 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Silver Chalice a warm or cool color?
Silver Chalice (#AAAAAA) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AAAAAA in CSS?
You can use #AAAAAA in CSS with: background-color: #AAAAAA; or color: #AAAAAA; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 170, 170). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 0%, 33%.

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