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Chinese Silver

#CCCCCC

Chinese Silver is a warm light color with the hex code #CCCCCC. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 204, 204, 204 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chinese Silver Color Values

HEX
#CCCCCC
RGB
204, 204, 204
HSL
0°, 0%, 80%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chinese Silver sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 0% saturation and 80% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Chinese 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 Chinese Silver in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 0%, 0%, 20% 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: #CCCCCC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 204, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CCCCCC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(204, 204, 204)
rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCCCCC?
#CCCCCC is Chinese Silver, a warm light color with RGB values of 204, 204, 204. It has a hue of 0°, 0% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CCCCCC?
The RGB color code for #CCCCCC is rgb(204, 204, 204). This means it contains 204 red, 204 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chinese Silver a warm or cool color?
Chinese Silver (#CCCCCC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CCCCCC in CSS?
You can use #CCCCCC in CSS with: background-color: #CCCCCC; or color: #CCCCCC; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 204, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 0%, 20%.

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