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Chinese Silver

#CFC9C9

Chinese Silver is a warm light color with the hex code #CFC9C9. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 207, 201, 201 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 3%, 19% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chinese Silver Color Values

HEX
#CFC9C9
RGB
207, 201, 201
HSL
0°, 6%, 80%
CMYK
0, 3, 3, 19

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 6% 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%, 3%, 3%, 19% 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: #CFC9C9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 207, 201, 201;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CFC9C9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 3%
K: 19%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(207, 201, 201)
rgba(207, 201, 201, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC9C9?
#CFC9C9 is Chinese Silver, a warm light color with RGB values of 207, 201, 201. It has a hue of 0°, 6% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CFC9C9?
The RGB color code for #CFC9C9 is rgb(207, 201, 201). This means it contains 207 red, 201 green, and 201 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chinese Silver a warm or cool color?
Chinese Silver (#CFC9C9) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CFC9C9 in CSS?
You can use #CFC9C9 in CSS with: background-color: #CFC9C9; or color: #CFC9C9; or as an RGB value: rgb(207, 201, 201). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 3%, 19%.

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