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Chinese Silver

#C6D1D2

Chinese Silver is a cool light color with the hex code #C6D1D2. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 198, 209, 210 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 0%, 18% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chinese Silver Color Values

HEX
#C6D1D2
RGB
198, 209, 210
HSL
185°, 12%, 80%
CMYK
6, 0, 0, 18

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chinese Silver sits at 185° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 12% 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 6%, 0%, 0%, 18% 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: #C6D1D2;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 198, 209, 210;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C6D1D2',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 6%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 18%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(198, 209, 210)
rgba(198, 209, 210, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6D1D2?
#C6D1D2 is Chinese Silver, a cool light color with RGB values of 198, 209, 210. It has a hue of 185°, 12% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C6D1D2?
The RGB color code for #C6D1D2 is rgb(198, 209, 210). This means it contains 198 red, 209 green, and 210 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chinese Silver a warm or cool color?
Chinese Silver (#C6D1D2) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C6D1D2 in CSS?
You can use #C6D1D2 in CSS with: background-color: #C6D1D2; or color: #C6D1D2; or as an RGB value: rgb(198, 209, 210). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 0%, 18%.

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