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Silver

#BFB6A6

Silver is a warm light color with the hex code #BFB6A6. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 191, 182, 166 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 13%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Silver Color Values

HEX
#BFB6A6
RGB
191, 182, 166
HSL
38°, 16%, 70%
CMYK
0, 5, 13, 25

About this color

Silver sits at 38° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 16% 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%, 5%, 13%, 25% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Silver

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BFB6A6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 191, 182, 166;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BFB6A6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 13%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(191, 182, 166)
rgba(191, 182, 166, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

10 brand s with colors near 38° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFB6A6?
#BFB6A6 is Silver, a warm light color with RGB values of 191, 182, 166. It has a hue of 38°, 16% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BFB6A6?
The RGB color code for #BFB6A6 is rgb(191, 182, 166). This means it contains 191 red, 182 green, and 166 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Silver a warm or cool color?
Silver (#BFB6A6) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BFB6A6 in CSS?
You can use #BFB6A6 in CSS with: background-color: #BFB6A6; or color: #BFB6A6; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 182, 166). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 13%, 25%.