What is the hex code for Silver?

The hex code for Silver is #C0C0C0. In RGB that is rgb(192, 192, 192), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 75%).

What RGB values make Silver?

Silver is 192 red, 192 green, and 192 blue, written as rgb(192, 192, 192).

Silver scores 1.82:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: silver directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #C0C0C0.

#C0C0C0

Silver is a gray tone at #C0C0C0. It sits at 0 degrees on the color wheel with 0% saturation and 75% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Silver with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#F2F2F2

Tint 60%

#E6E6E6

Tint 40%

#D9D9D9

Tint 20%

#CDCDCD

Base

#C0C0C0

Shade 20%

#9A9A9A

Shade 40%

#737373

Shade 60%

#4D4D4D

Shade 80%

#262626

On white

Sample text

1.82:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

11.54:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Silver?: The hex code for Silver is #C0C0C0. In RGB that is rgb(192, 192, 192), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 0%, 75%).
What RGB values make Silver?: Silver is 192 red, 192 green, and 192 blue, written as rgb(192, 192, 192).
Is Silver readable as text on a white background?: Silver scores 1.82:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Silver a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: silver directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #C0C0C0.