NEUTRALS

Silver Grass

#C5CEC3

RGB 197, 206, 195 · HSL 109°, 10%, 79% · CMYK 4, 0, 5, 19

Silver Grass is #C5CEC3 in HEX — rgb(197, 206, 195), hsl(109°, 10%, 79%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 5%, 19%).

Silver Grass pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 109°, 10%, 79%. 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#C5CEC3

RGB197, 206, 195

HSL109°, 10%, 79%

HSV109°, 5%, 81%

CMYK4, 0, 5, 19

Decimal12963523

CSS RGBrgb(197, 206, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(109, 10%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Silver Grass S23A1

Exact match

Behr

Pavestone BXC-59

ΔE 1.1 · #C9D0C5

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.2 · #C1CBC0

Dunn-Edwards

Granite DE6283

ΔE 1.5 · #C8D1C4

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 1.6 · #C0CDC2

PPG

White Clover 10-31

ΔE 1.6 · #C4D1C6

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 1.8 · #C2CCC4

Benjamin Moore

Sage 458

ΔE 1.8 · #C0CEC3

Vista Paint

Amelia C-1385

ΔE 1.8 · #BFCCC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

ΔE 2.1 · #BFCABD

Colorhouse

Leaf .03 Leaf-03

ΔE 2.4 · #C9CDBF

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 2.8 · #C9CBBE

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 3.3 · #CCD7CA

Kilz

Lanolin RJ240

ΔE 3.7 · #D1D1C6

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.9 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#C5CEC3

#CDC4CF

Analogous

#CBCFC4

#C5CEC3

#C4CFC7

Triadic

#C5CEC3

#C4C6CF

#CFC4C6

Split-Complementary

#C5CEC3

#C7C4CF

#CFC4CB

Tetradic

#C5CEC3

#C4CBCF

#CDC4CF

#CFC7C4

Monochromatic

#758970

#9DAC9A

#C5CEC3

#EFF1EE

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#C5CEC3

#C4CFCD

#CDC4CF

#CFC4C6

Compound

#C5CEC3

#C4CFC7

#CDC4CF

#CFC4CB

Variations

Lighter

#D1D8D0

#DDE2DC

#EBEEEB

Darker

#9BAB97

#677B63

#3C4839

Saturation

#C8CBC8

#C6CFC4

#B7E7AC

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5CEC3

#CCCAC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5CEC3

#CDCDC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5CEC3

#C6CCCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silver Grass 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

#D3C7AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5CEC3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0CCD2

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.

#B896C0

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: #C5CEC3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5CEC3;

CSS Variable

--color-silver-grass: #C5CEC3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver-grass': '#C5CEC3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5CEC3] text-[#C5CEC3]

SCSS

$silver-grass: #C5CEC3;

Similar Colors

Sage Tint

#BFCDC2 · ΔE 2.0

Crystalline

#C9D4C8 · ΔE 2.2

Smoky Green

#C7CFC8 · ΔE 2.2

Blue Grass

#C2D1C6 · ΔE 2.2

Gray Wisp

#BFC6BB · ΔE 2.8

Night Mist

#CFD3C8 · ΔE 2.8

Silver Marlin

#C0C8C1 · ΔE 2.9

Cool Breeze

#CBD3CC · ΔE 2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5CEC3?

#C5CEC3 is Silver Grass, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C5CEC3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silver Grass?

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

What colors pair well with Silver Grass?

Silver Grass 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 Grass?

You can download Silver Grass 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 Grass?

The hex code is #C5CEC3. In RGB it's 197, 206, 195, and in HSL it's 109°, 10%, 79%.

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