NEUTRALS

Silver

#C1C7C6

RGB 193, 199, 198 · HSL 170°, 5%, 77% · CMYK 3, 0, 1, 22

Silver is #C1C7C6 in HEX — rgb(193, 199, 198), hsl(170°, 5%, 77%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 1%, 22%).

Silver pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 170°, 5%, 77%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#C1C7C6

RGB193, 199, 198

HSL170°, 5%, 77%

HSV170°, 3%, 78%

CMYK3, 0, 1, 22

Decimal12699590

CSS RGBrgb(193, 199, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 5%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Silver 1598

Exact match

Dulux

Platinum Class SN4B5

ΔE 0.9 · #C2C6C4

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 1.1 · #BEC4C3

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 1.5 · #C4C7C4

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Screen SW7071

ΔE 1.6 · #C6CACA

Behr

Burnished Metal UL260-17

ΔE 1.7 · #C7CAC9

Dunn-Edwards

Foil DE6360

ΔE 1.9 · #C0C3C4

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 2.2 · #C6C9CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster 546

ΔE 2.2 · #C7C7C6

Vista Paint

Grey Mist K-838

ΔE 2.3 · #BFC5C0

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.5 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.7 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.8 · #C1CDCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.4 · #CDCECD

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 3.6 · #CCD0CD

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.5 · #BEBFB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1C7C6

#C7C1C2

Analogous

#C1C7C3

#C1C7C6

#C1C5C7

Triadic

#C1C7C6

#C6C1C7

#C7C6C1

Split-Complementary

#C1C7C6

#C7C1C5

#C7C3C1

Tetradic

#C1C7C6

#C3C1C7

#C7C1C2

#C5C7C1

Monochromatic

#727E7C

#99A3A1

#C1C7C6

#EAECEB

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#C1C7C6

#C1C2C7

#C7C1C2

#C7C6C1

Compound

#C1C7C6

#C1C5C7

#C7C1C2

#C7C3C1

Variations

Lighter

#CED2D2

#DADDDD

#EAEBEB

Darker

#98A2A1

#667270

#3B4241

Saturation

#C3C5C5

#C1C7C6

#A6E3D9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1C7C6

#C5C5C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1C7C6

#C6C6C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1C7C6

#C1C7C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silver gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D0C2B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C1C7C6

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BDC7D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BD9198

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C1C7C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1C7C6;

CSS Variable

--color-silver: #C1C7C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver': '#C1C7C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1C7C6] text-[#C1C7C6]

SCSS

$silver: #C1C7C6;

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#C6CBCC · ΔE 1.9

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#C3C8CB · ΔE 2.2

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#C0CACD · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1C7C6?

#C1C7C6 is Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C1C7C6 warm or cool?

Silver reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Silver?

Silver works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Silver?

Silver pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Silver?

You can download Silver on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Silver?

The hex code is #C1C7C6. In RGB it's 193, 199, 198, and in HSL it's 170°, 5%, 77%.

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