Old Silver
A stable and muted neutral gray
Old Silver is an ashy, mid-tone neutral that functions best as a stabilizing base color. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids visual distraction, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or professional typography. With a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains readable while feeling softer than a harsh charcoal. The hex code for this shade is #848482.
Questions about Old Silver
What is the hex code for Old Silver?
Old Silver is #848482. In RGB that is rgb(132, 132, 130), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 48%.
What colors pair well with Old Silver?
Is Old Silver readable on white or black?
Old Silver has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.