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Silver

#B5B8AD

Silver is a neutral light color with the hex code #B5B8AD. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 181, 184, 173 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 0%, 6%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Silver Color Values

HEX
#B5B8AD
RGB
181, 184, 173
HSL
76°, 7%, 70%
CMYK
2, 0, 6, 28

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Silver sits at 76° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 7% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, neutral colors like Silver work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Silver in print, the CMYK breakdown of 2%, 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: #B5B8AD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 184, 173;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B5B8AD',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 2%
M: 0%
Y: 6%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(181, 184, 173)
rgba(181, 184, 173, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5B8AD?
#B5B8AD is Silver, a neutral light color with RGB values of 181, 184, 173. It has a hue of 76°, 7% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B5B8AD?
The RGB color code for #B5B8AD is rgb(181, 184, 173). This means it contains 181 red, 184 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Silver a warm or cool color?
Silver (#B5B8AD) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B5B8AD in CSS?
You can use #B5B8AD in CSS with: background-color: #B5B8AD; or color: #B5B8AD; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 184, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 0%, 6%, 28%.

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