Silver
A clean, stable, and neutral grey
Silver is a pale, neutral grey that feels clean and stable. This hex code #c0c0c0 offers a light, desaturated tone perfect for minimalist UI backgrounds. It holds black text with excellent 11.5:1 contrast, making it highly readable for body copy. Use it as a supporting tone to ground bold accent colors, as it can feel sterile or washed out when used in isolation.
About Silver
Foil wrap crinkled on a cool counter
What does silver mean?
Silver often brings to mind metal, coins, and machinery, and it commonly suggests a muted, understated taste. Its high lightness and near-zero saturation read as weightless and neutral, a surface that stays out of the way.
Where you see silver
- aluminum foil
- coins
- cutlery
- car paint
- ductwork
- solder
What it works for
It works as a background or filler that lets brighter colors carry the design.
What colors go with silver?
Charcoal #36454fSilver lifts against charcoal, and the two grays keep a layout from feeling flat.Dusty Rose #b56f76Dusty rose warms the cool gray without competing with its pale, faded quality.Teal #008080Teal gives this neutral a clear partner at a similar cool temperature.Plum #8e4585Plum's deep saturation anchors the pale, weightless gray beside it.Forest Green #154406Forest green reads richer against pale gray than it does against pure white.
Questions about Silver
What is the hex code for Silver?
Silver is #c0c0c0. In RGB that is rgb(192, 192, 192), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 25%.
What colors balance the sterile feel of Silver?
Is Silver readable on white or black?
Silver has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.