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Silver

#B9B4AC

Silver is a warm light color with the hex code #B9B4AC. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 185, 180, 172 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 7%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Silver Color Values

HEX
#B9B4AC
RGB
185, 180, 172
HSL
37°, 8%, 70%
CMYK
0, 3, 7, 27

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Silver sits at 37° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 8% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Silver work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Silver in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 3%, 7%, 27% 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: #B9B4AC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 180, 172;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B9B4AC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 7%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(185, 180, 172)
rgba(185, 180, 172, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9B4AC?
#B9B4AC is Silver, a warm light color with RGB values of 185, 180, 172. It has a hue of 37°, 8% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B9B4AC?
The RGB color code for #B9B4AC is rgb(185, 180, 172). This means it contains 185 red, 180 green, and 172 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Silver a warm or cool color?
Silver (#B9B4AC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B9B4AC in CSS?
You can use #B9B4AC in CSS with: background-color: #B9B4AC; or color: #B9B4AC; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 180, 172). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 7%, 27%.

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