NEUTRALS

Silver

#C1C9C2

RGB 193, 201, 194 · HSL 127°, 7%, 77% · CMYK 4, 0, 3, 21

Silver is #C1C9C2 in HEX — rgb(193, 201, 194), hsl(127°, 7%, 77%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 21%).

Silver pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 127°, 7%, 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#C1C9C2

RGB193, 201, 194

HSL127°, 7%, 77%

HSV127°, 4%, 79%

CMYK4, 0, 3, 21

Decimal12700098

CSS RGBrgb(193, 201, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(127, 7%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2139-50

Exact match

PPG

Gale Force 10-08

ΔE 1.2 · #BFC8C3

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 1.3 · #C2CCC4

Vista Paint

Grey Mist K-838

ΔE 1.8 · #BFC5C0

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 1.8 · #BCC4BD

Dulux

Spanish Olive SG5E1

ΔE 1.9 · #C1C5BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lighthouse View 476

ΔE 2 · #BAC5BE

Valspar

Mellow Tune 5003-1B

ΔE 2.1 · #C6CCC2

Behr

Rhino 710E-3

ΔE 2.2 · #BEC3BC

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.6 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3 · #C0CDC2

Kilz

Khaki Taupe RK120

ΔE 3 · #C7C8C4

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.2 · #BCC8BC

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4 · #BEBFB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C1C9C2

#C8C0C7

Analogous

#C3C8C0

#C1C9C2

#C0C8C5

Triadic

#C1C9C2

#C1C0C8

#C8C1C0

Split-Complementary

#C1C9C2

#C5C0C8

#C8C0C3

Tetradic

#C1C9C2

#C0C3C8

#C8C0C7

#C8C5C0

Monochromatic

#6F8071

#97A599

#C1C9C2

#E9ECEA

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#C1C9C2

#C0C7C8

#C8C0C7

#C8C1C0

Compound

#C1C9C2

#C0C8C5

#C8C0C7

#C8C0C3

Variations

Lighter

#CDD3CE

#DADEDA

#E9EBEA

Darker

#96A498

#647466

#3A443B

Saturation

#C3C6C3

#C0C8C1

#A5E4AC

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C1C9C2

#C7C6C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C1C9C2

#C8C8C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C1C9C2

#C2C8C8

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

#D0C3AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C1C9C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDC8D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#BD91B8

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: #C1C9C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C1C9C2;

CSS Variable

--color-silver: #C1C9C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver': '#C1C9C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C1C9C2] text-[#C1C9C2]

SCSS

$silver: #C1C9C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C1C9C2?

#C1C9C2 is Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C1C9C2 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 #C1C9C2. In RGB it's 193, 201, 194, and in HSL it's 127°, 7%, 77%.

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