tvOS Opaque Separator

UIColor.opaqueSeparator

tvOS Visual Boundary

Adaptive System Token•tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV

Complete technical specification and developer reference for Opaque Separator in Apple's tvOS design system. In light appearance, it resolves to HEX #C6C6C8; in dark appearance, it dynamically adapts to HEX #C6C6C8. Features wide-gamut Display P3 values, UIKit bridge (UIColor.opaqueSeparator), AppKit bridge (NSColor.opaqueSeparator), WCAG contrast audit, and Xcode drop-in initializers.

Light Mode#C6C6C8

Dark Mode#C6C6C8

Opaque Separator Color Preview

tvOS opaque separator color from the trusted Xcode export.

ColorUIColor.opaqueSeparator

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Dynamic Asset

tvOS Visual Boundary

tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV

Initializers & Color Spaces

Color(r:g:b:)Color(red: 0.776, green: 0.776, blue: 0.784)

Color(r:g:b:op:)Color(red: 0.776, green: 0.776, blue: 0.784, opacity: 1.00)

Color(hue:sat:bri:)HSBColor(hue: 0.667, saturation: 0.010, brightness: 0.784, opacity: 1.00)

Color(.displayP3)Wide GamutColor(.displayP3, red: 0.776, green: 0.776, blue: 0.784, opacity: 1.00)

Color(.sRGB)Color(.sRGB, red: 0.776, green: 0.776, blue: 0.784, opacity: 1.00)

Color(hex:)ExtensionColor(hex: "#C6C6C8")

#colorLiteralXcode#colorLiteral(red: 0.776, green: 0.776, blue: 0.784, alpha: 1.00)

Color(uiColor:)iOSColor(uiColor: UIColor(red: 0.776, green: 0.776, blue: 0.784, alpha: 1.00))

Active HEX: #C6C6C8P3 R: 0.776 G: 0.776 B: 0.784

Technical Color Specifications

Exact resolved HEX codes, sRGB 8-bit components, HSL, and normalized Swift floating-point decimals for Light and Dark modes.

Color Metric / Space	Light Appearance	Dark Appearance	Swift Code Literal
HEX Code	#C6C6C8	#C6C6C8	Color(hex: "#C6C6C8")
sRGB (0–255)	rgb(198, 198, 200)	rgb(198, 198, 200)	(r: 0.776, g: 0.776, b: 0.784)
Display P3 (Wide Gamut)	P3 (0.776, 0.776, 0.784)	P3 (0.776, 0.776, 0.784)	Color(.displayP3, ...)
HSL / HSB	hsl(240, 2%, 78%)	hsl(240, 2%, 78%)	Color(hue:sat:bri:)
Platform Bridge	UIKit: `UIColor.opaqueSeparator`	AppKit: `NSColor.opaqueSeparator`	Color(uiColor:) / Color(nsColor:)

Light Appearance

Light Theme

HEX Code

#C6C6C8

RGB (0–255)

rgb(198, 198, 200)

HSL

hsl(240, 2%, 78%)

Normalized Swift Literal:

(r: 0.776, g: 0.776, b: 0.784)

Dark Appearance

Dark Theme

HEX Code

#C6C6C8

RGB (0–255)

rgb(198, 198, 200)

HSL

hsl(240, 2%, 78%)

Normalized Swift Literal:

(r: 0.776, g: 0.776, b: 0.784)

Drop-In Developer Snippets

Ready-to-paste code blocks for Xcode asset catalogs and Swift files.

Xcode Location: Save as Contents.json inside Assets.xcassets/Opaque Separator.colorset/

Includes Light + Dark Modes

Contents.json

{
  "colors": [
    {
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.776",
          "green": "0.776",
          "blue": "0.784",
          "alpha": "1.000"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    },
    {
      "appearances": [
        {
          "appearance": "luminosity",
          "value": "dark"
        }
      ],
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.776",
          "green": "0.776",
          "blue": "0.784",
          "alpha": "1.000"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    }
  ],
  "info": {
    "author": "xcode",
    "version": 1
  }
}

Live UI Component Sandbox

Preview Color.opaque separator inside standard Apple interface components.

Interactive Controls

Active TagBadge 99+

Toggle Tint

Container & Typography Styling

●SwiftUI Notification

Just now

Demonstrates how Apple designers pair system background tints with dynamic Opaque Separator accents.

Dynamic Headline in Opaque Separator

.foregroundStyle(UIColor.opaqueSeparator)

Platform Implementation Snippets

Ready-to-use Swift code for SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit applications.

UIKit (Swift)

// UIKit (iOS, tvOS, watchOS)
let view = UIView()
view.backgroundColor = UIColor.opaqueSeparator

// Label Tinting
let label = UILabel()
label.textColor = UIColor.opaqueSeparator

// Bridging UIKit into SwiftUI
let swiftUIColor = Color(uiColor: .opaqueSeparator)

WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Contrast Audit

Contrast calculations of Opaque Separator against pure white and iOS OLED dark surfaces.

Light Mode (#C6C6C8)on White (#FFF)

Contrast Ratio:1.71:1

Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Fail

Dark Mode (#C6C6C8)on Dark (#1C1C1E)

Contrast Ratio:9.98:1

Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Pass (AA)

Recommended HIG Use Cases

Shelf row dividers and grid boundaries
Sidebar separation lines

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

Essential icons or readable text

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use UIColor.opaqueSeparator in tvOS apps?

In tvOS UIKit applications, assign UIColor.opaqueSeparator directly to views and focusable controls. In SwiftUI on tvOS, use Color(uiColor: .opaqueSeparator).

What is the HEX code for tvOS Opaque Separator in light and dark mode?

In light appearance, Opaque Separator resolves to #C6C6C8. In dark appearance, it resolves to #C6C6C8.

How does tvOS color rendering differ for the 10-foot experience?

tvOS colors are calibrated for high-contrast living room television viewing, ensuring clarity across distant screens and HDR displays.

Does tvOS Opaque Separator adapt to system appearance changes?

Yes, Apple TV system colors automatically adjust to light or dark appearance settings in tvOS.