BLUES
Metallic Silver
#C3C9CD
Sitting at HSL 204°, 9%, 78%, Metallic Silver reads delicate and cool. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers pair it with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Metallic Silver 2132-60
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C3C9CD?
#C3C9CD is Metallic Silver, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #C3C9CD warm or cool?
Metallic Silver reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Metallic Silver?
Metallic Silver works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Metallic Silver?
Metallic Silver pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Metallic Silver?
You can download Metallic 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 RGB value of #C3C9CD?
#C3C9CD converts to RGB 195, 201, 205.