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Silver and Tomato

Analogous color combination with 2.28:1 contrast ratio

#CDC5C2
#EF4026

Color Values

Silver
HEX #CDC5C2
RGB 205, 197, 194
HSL 16, 10%, 78%
Tomato
HEX #EF4026
RGB 239, 64, 38
HSL 8, 86%, 54%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between Silver and Tomato is 8 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.28:1
Silver background with Tomato text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Silver surface

Sample text on a silver background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Tomato surface

Sample text on a tomato background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #CDC5C2;
  --color-b: #EF4026;
  --color-a-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
  --color-b-rgb: 239, 64, 38;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Silver and Tomato",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Silver",
      "hex": "#CDC5C2",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        197,
        194
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tomato",
      "hex": "#EF4026",
      "rgb": [
        239,
        64,
        38
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 2.28
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do silver and tomato go together?

Yes. Silver and Tomato form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.28:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between silver and tomato?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Silver (#CDC5C2) and Tomato (#EF4026) is 2.28:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use silver and tomato in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for silver and tomato?

Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). Tomato has the hex code #EF4026 and RGB values rgb(239, 64, 38). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.