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Silver

#C4C4D4

Silver is a cool light color with the hex code #C4C4D4. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 196, 196, 212 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 8%, 0%, 17% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Silver Color Values

HEX
#C4C4D4
RGB
196, 196, 212
HSL
240°, 16%, 80%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 17

About this color

Silver sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 16% 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%, 17% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Silver

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C4C4D4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 196, 196, 212;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C4C4D4',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 17%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(196, 196, 212)
rgba(196, 196, 212, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4C4D4?
#C4C4D4 is Silver, a cool light color with RGB values of 196, 196, 212. It has a hue of 240°, 16% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C4C4D4?
The RGB color code for #C4C4D4 is rgb(196, 196, 212). This means it contains 196 red, 196 green, and 212 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Silver a warm or cool color?
Silver (#C4C4D4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C4C4D4 in CSS?
You can use #C4C4D4 in CSS with: background-color: #C4C4D4; or color: #C4C4D4; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 196, 212). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 8%, 0%, 17%.