HEX
#C0C0C0Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Silver Color Code
Silver·#C0C0C0
Neutral FamilyNeutralMid toneLow saturationoklch(80.8% 0.000 90)
RGB
rgb(192, 192, 192)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(0 0% 75%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 0, 0, 25Print handoffLAB
78, 0, 0Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(80.8% 0.000 90)Modern perceptualSilver is a mid-tone, muted CSS named color at #C0C0C0. If you searched for silver hex code, C0C0C0, or silver RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast9.43:1
Best UseTypography, surfaces, borders, shadows, and foundational interface structure
Tonal Scale
100#F4F4F4
300#E2E2E2
500#CBCBCB
600#C0C0C0
800#8A8A8A
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
1.82:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
9.43:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
1.73:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 9.43:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(80.8% 0.000 90)
Relative Luminance0.5271
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Neutral FamilyNeutralMid toneLow saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Material Grey 400Flat UI SilverMaterial Blue Grey 200
Color Notes
- Silver is kept as an exact CSS named color for #C0C0C0.
- Queries for silver color code, C0C0C0, or silver RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
1.82:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
9.43:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
1.73:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
9.43:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 9.43:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for text, surfaces, rules, borders, elevation, and layout structure.
- Choose the exact neutral by contrast role instead of treating all grays as interchangeable.
- Pair with one clear accent color and a lighter or darker neutral step.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Silver is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Core neutrals for typography, surfaces, and systems.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-silver: #C0C0C0;
--color-silver-rgb: 192 192 192;
}class="bg-[#C0C0C0] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#8A8A8A] ring-1 ring-[#C0C0C0]"{
"silver": "#C0C0C0",
"silverRgb": [192, 192, 192],
"silverHsl": [0, 0, 75]
}