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Chinese Silver

#CBC3D5

Chinese Silver is a cool light color with the hex code #CBC3D5. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 203, 195, 213 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 8%, 0%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chinese Silver Color Values

HEX
#CBC3D5
RGB
203, 195, 213
HSL
267°, 18%, 80%
CMYK
5, 8, 0, 16

About this color

Chinese Silver sits at 267° 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 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 5%, 8%, 0%, 16% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Chinese Silver

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CBC3D5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 203, 195, 213;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CBC3D5',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 5%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(203, 195, 213)
rgba(203, 195, 213, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 267° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC3D5?
#CBC3D5 is Chinese Silver, a cool light color with RGB values of 203, 195, 213. It has a hue of 267°, 18% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CBC3D5?
The RGB color code for #CBC3D5 is rgb(203, 195, 213). This means it contains 203 red, 195 green, and 213 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chinese Silver a warm or cool color?
Chinese Silver (#CBC3D5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CBC3D5 in CSS?
You can use #CBC3D5 in CSS with: background-color: #CBC3D5; or color: #CBC3D5; or as an RGB value: rgb(203, 195, 213). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 8%, 0%, 16%.