NEUTRALS

Silver

#C4C9CC

RGB 196, 201, 204 · HSL 203°, 7%, 78% · CMYK 4, 1, 0, 20

Silver is #C4C9CC in HEX — rgb(196, 201, 204), hsl(203°, 7%, 78%), cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 20%).

Silver pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 203°, 7%, 78%. 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#C4C9CC

RGB196, 201, 204

HSL203°, 7%, 78%

HSV203°, 4%, 80%

CMYK4, 1, 0, 20

Decimal12896716

CSS RGBrgb(196, 201, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(203, 7%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2121-40

Exact match

Dulux

Winnipeg Fog SN4E3

ΔE 0.5 · #C4C9CD

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #C6C9CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Sacred Spring 510

ΔE 0.9 · #C7CBCE

Vista Paint

Sacred Spring C-509

ΔE 1 · #C7CBCD

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Screen SW7071

ΔE 1.7 · #C6CACA

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 2 · #CACBCC

Behr

Chicago Fog N140-2

ΔE 2 · #CACCCD

Dunn-Edwards

Foil DE6360

ΔE 2.4 · #C0C3C4

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.1 · #C1CDCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.2 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.2 · #C8C8D0

PPG

Whirlwind 1013-3

ΔE 3.3 · #BEC0C2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.7 · #CCC8CE

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.1 · #D0D4D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C4C9CC

#CBC6C3

Analogous

#C3CBCA

#C4C9CC

#C3C4CB

Triadic

#C4C9CC

#CBC3C8

#C8CBC3

Split-Complementary

#C4C9CC

#CBC3C4

#CBCAC3

Tetradic

#C4C9CC

#CAC3CB

#CBC6C3

#C4CBC3

Monochromatic

#727C83

#9AA2A7

#C4C9CC

#ECEDEE

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#C4C9CC

#C6C3CB

#CBC6C3

#C8CBC3

Compound

#C4C9CC

#C3C4CB

#CBC6C3

#CBCAC3

Variations

Lighter

#CFD3D5

#DBDEDF

#EAECEC

Darker

#98A1A6

#656F76

#3B4145

Saturation

#C6C7C8

#C3C8CB

#A9CEE5

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4C9CC

#C6C8CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4C9CC

#C8C8CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4C9CC

#C4C9C9

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

#D2C3B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4C9CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0C8D8

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.

#BFA494

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #C4C9CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4C9CC;

CSS Variable

--color-silver: #C4C9CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver': '#C4C9CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4C9CC] text-[#C4C9CC]

SCSS

$silver: #C4C9CC;

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#C6CBCC · ΔE 1.3

Feather Gray

#C4CBD0 · ΔE 1.4

Sweet Innocence

#C7CDD1 · ΔE 1.5

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#C9CED1 · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4C9CC?

#C4C9CC is Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C4C9CC 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 #C4C9CC. In RGB it's 196, 201, 204, and in HSL it's 203°, 7%, 78%.

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