Chinese Silver is a
warm light color with the hex code #D4C4C5.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
212, 196, 197 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 8%, 7%, 17% for print applications.
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Chinese Silver
#D4C4C5
Chinese Silver Color Values
- HEX
- #D4C4C5
- RGB
- 212, 196, 197
- HSL
- 356°, 16%, 80%
- CMYK
- 0, 8, 7, 17
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Chinese Silver sits at 356° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 16% 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%, 8%, 7%, 17% 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: #D4C4C5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 212, 196, 197;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#D4C4C5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 8%
Y: 7%
K: 17%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(212, 196, 197)
rgba(212, 196, 197, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
11 brand s with colors near 356° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D4C4C5?
#D4C4C5 is Chinese Silver, a warm light color with RGB values of 212, 196, 197. It has a hue of 356°, 16%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #D4C4C5?
The RGB color code for #D4C4C5 is rgb(212, 196, 197). This means it contains 212 red,
196 green, and 197 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chinese Silver a warm or cool color?
Chinese Silver (#D4C4C5) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D4C4C5 in CSS?
You can use #D4C4C5 in CSS with:
background-color: #D4C4C5; or color: #D4C4C5; or as an RGB value: rgb(212, 196, 197). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 8%, 7%, 17%.