Silver is a
warm light color with the hex code #C6B89F.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
198, 184, 159 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 7%, 20%, 22% for print applications.
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Silver
#C6B89F
Silver Color Values
- HEX
- #C6B89F
- RGB
- 198, 184, 159
- HSL
- 38°, 25%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 7, 20, 22
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
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 25% 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%, 7%, 20%, 22% 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: #C6B89F;
--brand-primary-rgb: 198, 184, 159;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C6B89F',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 7%
Y: 20%
K: 22%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(198, 184, 159)
rgba(198, 184, 159, 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 #C6B89F?
#C6B89F is Silver, a warm light color with RGB values of 198, 184, 159. It has a hue of 38°, 25%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C6B89F?
The RGB color code for #C6B89F is rgb(198, 184, 159). This means it contains 198 red,
184 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Silver a warm or cool color?
Silver (#C6B89F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C6B89F in CSS?
You can use #C6B89F in CSS with:
background-color: #C6B89F; or color: #C6B89F; or as an RGB value: rgb(198, 184, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 7%, 20%, 22%.