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Silver

#BCB8A9

Silver is a warm light color with the hex code #BCB8A9. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 188, 184, 169 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Silver Color Values

HEX
#BCB8A9
RGB
188, 184, 169
HSL
47°, 12%, 70%
CMYK
0, 2, 10, 26

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Silver sits at 47° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 12% 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%, 2%, 10%, 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: #BCB8A9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 184, 169;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#BCB8A9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

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

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(188, 184, 169)
rgba(188, 184, 169, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCB8A9?
#BCB8A9 is Silver, a warm light color with RGB values of 188, 184, 169. It has a hue of 47°, 12% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BCB8A9?
The RGB color code for #BCB8A9 is rgb(188, 184, 169). This means it contains 188 red, 184 green, and 169 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Silver a warm or cool color?
Silver (#BCB8A9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BCB8A9 in CSS?
You can use #BCB8A9 in CSS with: background-color: #BCB8A9; or color: #BCB8A9; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 184, 169). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 10%, 26%.

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