#CDD1CD — Sterling Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#CDD1CD

≈ Sterling

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On white

1.54:1

Fails AA

On black

11.33:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(11.33:1)

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Colors that go with Sterling

Sterling is an easy neutral to build around — combine it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point, plus a tint or shade of itself for depth.

Columbo’S Coat#D1CDD1 Columbo’S Coat#CFCDD1 Columbo’S Coat#D1CDCF Sterling#CFD1CD Whale Bone#E9ECE9 Charcoal#363A36

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameSterling#D1D4D1ΔE 1.1 CSS nameLightgray#D3D3D3ΔE 3.3 Web-safe#CCCCCC#CCCCCCΔE 3.4

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Sterling — meaning & where to use it

Sterling is a light, airy neutral — calm, versatile and understated. It works well for backgrounds, typography and minimalist, editorial layouts where colour should recede. Pair it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point.

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