1. grays
2. light-muteds
3. American Silver

Color American Silver gray (#cfcfcf):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to American Silver gray (#cfcfcf):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
light-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
light-toned

Shade:
light

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about American Silver / #cfcfcf

The HTML HEX code is #cfcfcf. The corresponding color name is "American Silver". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 207%, Green (G): 207%, Blue (B): 207%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 19%. In the HSL color space, #cfcfcf has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 81%. The HSV representation is 0° for hue, 0% for saturation, and 81% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 83, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 59, Y: 62, Z: 68. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.8118, U (chrominance) = 0.0000, and V (chrominance) = 0.0000.

The decimal value of the color is 13619151. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #FFFFFF for a 20% lighter version and #9C9C9C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #cfcfcf, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6504 Kelvin (6504K).

The approximate wavelength of #cfcfcf is around 700.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of American Silver (Hex: #cfcfcf): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

American Silver, represented by the hex color #cfcfcf, exudes a sleek and sophisticated vibe akin to the sheen of polished silverware. Its cool undertones draw parallels to the shimmering surface of a still lake on a crisp autumn day. This hue encapsulates the essence of industrial machinery—think of the metallic finish on a vintage car or the gleaming surfaces of stainless steel appliances. American Silver also mirrors the muted elegance of aged pewter, evoking a sense of tradition and timeless beauty. Allow this color to infuse your design, elevating it with a touch of refined allure.

Tints and Shades of #cfcfcf HEX color (American Silver)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #cfcfcf, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #F3F3F3
• #E7E7E7
• #DBDBDB
• #cfcfcf
• #9B9B9B
• #686868
• #343434
• #000000

Tones of American Silver (#cfcfcf HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #cfcfcf, #afafaf is the less saturated color, while #cfcfcf is the most saturated one.

• #afafaf
• #b7b7b7
• #bfbfbf
• #c7c7c7
• #cfcfcf
• #727272
• #707070
• #6e6e6e
• #6b6b6b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #cfcfcf;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #cfcfcf; }

.text {color:#cfcfcf;}

.background {background-color:#cfcfcf;}

.border {border:1px solid #cfcfcf;}