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Chinese Silver

#E0C4B8

Chinese Silver is a warm light color with the hex code #E0C4B8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 224, 196, 184 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 12%, 18%, 12% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chinese Silver Color Values

HEX
#E0C4B8
RGB
224, 196, 184
HSL
18°, 39%, 80%
CMYK
0, 12, 18, 12

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chinese Silver sits at 18° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 39% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

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%, 12%, 18%, 12% 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: #E0C4B8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 224, 196, 184;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#E0C4B8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 12%
Y: 18%
K: 12%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(224, 196, 184)
rgba(224, 196, 184, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

13 brand s with colors near 18° on the color wheel

Airbnb logo
Airbnb
SoundCloud logo
SoundCloud
Figma logo
Figma
Mastercard logo
Mastercard

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0C4B8?
#E0C4B8 is Chinese Silver, a warm light color with RGB values of 224, 196, 184. It has a hue of 18°, 39% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E0C4B8?
The RGB color code for #E0C4B8 is rgb(224, 196, 184). This means it contains 224 red, 196 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chinese Silver a warm or cool color?
Chinese Silver (#E0C4B8) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E0C4B8 in CSS?
You can use #E0C4B8 in CSS with: background-color: #E0C4B8; or color: #E0C4B8; or as an RGB value: rgb(224, 196, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 12%, 18%, 12%.

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