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Silver

#C4C3D5

Silver is a cool light color with the hex code #C4C3D5. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 196, 195, 213 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 8%, 0%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Silver Color Values

HEX
#C4C3D5
RGB
196, 195, 213
HSL
243°, 18%, 80%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 16

About this color

Silver sits at 243° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 18% saturation and 80% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, cool colors like Silver work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Silver in print, the CMYK breakdown of 8%, 8%, 0%, 16% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Silver

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C4C3D5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 196, 195, 213;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C4C3D5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(196, 195, 213)
rgba(196, 195, 213, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4C3D5?
#C4C3D5 is Silver, a cool light color with RGB values of 196, 195, 213. It has a hue of 243°, 18% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C4C3D5?
The RGB color code for #C4C3D5 is rgb(196, 195, 213). This means it contains 196 red, 195 green, and 213 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Silver a warm or cool color?
Silver (#C4C3D5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C4C3D5 in CSS?
You can use #C4C3D5 in CSS with: background-color: #C4C3D5; or color: #C4C3D5; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 195, 213). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 8%, 0%, 16%.