Silver — #C0C0C0 HEX Color

#C0C0C0rgb(192, 192, 192)

About Silver

Silver (#C0C0C0) is a warm, light, muted neutral tone with a hue of 0°, saturation of 0% and lightness of 75%. It works well for backgrounds and minimalist UI and conveys a timeless feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.82:1, while on black it reaches 11.54:1 — so prefer black text when using #C0C0C0 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#C0C0C0

RGBrgb(192, 192, 192)

HSLhsl(0°, 0%, 75%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 25%)

CIELABLab(77.7, 0, 0)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

1.82:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

11.54:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #C0C0C0 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #C0C0C0;

color: #C0C0C0;

border: 2px solid #C0C0C0;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C0C0C0, #c0c0c0);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #c0c0c0;
  --color-primary-rgb: 192, 192, 192;
  --color-primary-hsl: 0, 0%, 75%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #C0C0C0?

Color #C0C0C0 is commonly known as Silver. It is a warm, light, muted neutral tone.

Is #C0C0C0 a warm or cool color?

Silver (#C0C0C0) is a warm color. With a hue of 0°, it falls in the neutral family.

What colors go well with #C0C0C0?

Colors that pair well with Silver (#C0C0C0) include its complementary color (#C0C0C0), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous neutral tones for harmonious palettes.