Chinese Silver is a
cool light color with the hex code #BDCBDB.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
189, 203, 219 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 7%, 0%, 14% for print applications.
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Chinese Silver
#BDCBDB
Chinese Silver Color Values
- HEX
- #BDCBDB
- RGB
- 189, 203, 219
- HSL
- 212°, 29%, 80%
- CMYK
- 14, 7, 0, 14
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chinese Silver sits at 212° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 80% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.
In digital design, cool colors like Chinese Silver work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Chinese Silver in print, the CMYK breakdown of 14%, 7%, 0%, 14% 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 Chinese Silver
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #BDCBDB;
--brand-primary-rgb: 189, 203, 219;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#BDCBDB',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 14%
M: 7%
Y: 0%
K: 14%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(189, 203, 219)
rgba(189, 203, 219, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
17 brand s with colors near 212° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #BDCBDB?
#BDCBDB is Chinese Silver, a cool light color with RGB values of 189, 203, 219. It has a hue of 212°, 29%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #BDCBDB?
The RGB color code for #BDCBDB is rgb(189, 203, 219). This means it contains 189 red,
203 green, and 219 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chinese Silver a warm or cool color?
Chinese Silver (#BDCBDB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BDCBDB in CSS?
You can use #BDCBDB in CSS with:
background-color: #BDCBDB; or color: #BDCBDB; or as an RGB value: rgb(189, 203, 219). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 7%, 0%, 14%.