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Silver

#ADB8AD

Silver is a cool light color with the hex code #ADB8AD. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 173, 184, 173 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 6%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Silver Color Values

HEX
#ADB8AD
RGB
173, 184, 173
HSL
120°, 7%, 70%
CMYK
6, 0, 6, 28

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Silver sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 7% 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 6%, 0%, 6%, 28% 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: #ADB8AD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 173, 184, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ADB8AD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 6%
M: 0%
Y: 6%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(173, 184, 173)
rgba(173, 184, 173, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB8AD?
#ADB8AD is Silver, a cool light color with RGB values of 173, 184, 173. It has a hue of 120°, 7% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ADB8AD?
The RGB color code for #ADB8AD is rgb(173, 184, 173). This means it contains 173 red, 184 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Silver a warm or cool color?
Silver (#ADB8AD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ADB8AD in CSS?
You can use #ADB8AD in CSS with: background-color: #ADB8AD; or color: #ADB8AD; or as an RGB value: rgb(173, 184, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 6%, 28%.

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