NEUTRALS

Silver

#C3C4BA

RGB 195, 196, 186 · HSL 66°, 8%, 75% · CMYK 1, 0, 5, 23

Silver is #C3C4BA in HEX — rgb(195, 196, 186), hsl(66°, 8%, 75%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 5%, 23%).

Silver pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 66°, 8%, 75%. 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#C3C4BA

RGB195, 196, 186

HSL66°, 8%, 75%

HSV66°, 5%, 77%

CMYK1, 0, 5, 23

Decimal12829882

CSS RGBrgb(195, 196, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 8%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Silver 1557

Exact match

Vista Paint

Rippled Rock C-579

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rippled Rock 580

ΔE 0.7 · #C4C5BC

Behr

Silver Sage UL210-8

ΔE 0.9 · #C0C2B8

PPG

Silent Storm 1033-3

ΔE 1.4 · #C3C7BD

Dulux

Pale Green Tea SG5F1

ΔE 1.7 · #C4C8BD

Kilz

Smoke Ring RK100

ΔE 1.8 · #C9C7BE

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 1.9 · #BEC3BB

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.4 · #BEBFB8

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 2.6 · #C9CABD

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 2.8 · #C8C3BC

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.9 · #C9CBBE

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 2.9 · #C9C9C3

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 3.1 · #BCC4BD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C3C4BA

#BBBAC4

Analogous

#C4C0BA

#C3C4BA

#BEC4BA

Triadic

#C3C4BA

#BAC3C4

#C4BAC3

Split-Complementary

#C3C4BA

#BABEC4

#C0BAC4

Tetradic

#C3C4BA

#BAC4C0

#BBBAC4

#C4BABE

Monochromatic

#7A7C6A

#A0A191

#C3C4BA

#E7E8E3

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#C3C4BA

#BAC4BB

#BBBAC4

#C4BAC3

Compound

#C3C4BA

#BEC4BA

#BBBAC4

#C0BAC4

Variations

Lighter

#CFD0C8

#DBDBD6

#EAEAE7

Darker

#A0A290

#717260

#424338

Saturation

#C0C1BE

#C3C4BA

#DBE29D

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3C4BA

#C5C3BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3C4BA

#C4C4BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3C4BA

#C4C2C3

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

#D2C0A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3C4BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFC5CB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#908BBA

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: #C3C4BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3C4BA;

CSS Variable

--color-silver: #C3C4BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver': '#C3C4BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3C4BA] text-[#C3C4BA]

SCSS

$silver: #C3C4BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3C4BA?

#C3C4BA is Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C3C4BA 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 #C3C4BA. In RGB it's 195, 196, 186, and in HSL it's 66°, 8%, 75%.

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