NEUTRALS

Shining Silver

#C7C7C9

RGB 199, 199, 201 · HSL 240°, 2%, 78% · CMYK 1, 1, 0, 21

Shining Silver is #C7C7C9 in HEX — rgb(199, 199, 201), hsl(240°, 2%, 78%), cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 21%).

Shining Silver pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 2%, 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#C7C7C9

RGB199, 199, 201

HSL240°, 2%, 78%

HSV240°, 1%, 79%

CMYK1, 1, 0, 21

Decimal13092809

CSS RGBrgb(199, 199, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 2%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Silver Bullet N520-2

ΔE 0.9 · #C5C5C6

Dulux

Ashville SG5A1

ΔE 1.1 · #C8C7C7

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Polish DE6374

ΔE 1.1 · #C6C6C6

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 1.2 · #C6C9CB

Sherwin-Williams

Unique Gray SW6260

ΔE 1.5 · #CBC9C9

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 1.5 · #CACBCC

Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster 546

ΔE 1.6 · #C7C7C6

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 1.8 · #C3C3C3

Vista Paint

Sacred Spring C-509

ΔE 1.8 · #C7CBCD

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2121-40

ΔE 1.9 · #C4C9CC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.7 · #CCC8CE

PPG

Whirlwind 1013-3

ΔE 2.8 · #BEC0C2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.9 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.2 · #C8C8D0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.7 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.8 · #D0D4D8

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 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

#C7C7C9

#C8C8C6

Analogous

#C6C7C8

#C7C7C9

#C7C6C8

Triadic

#C7C7C9

#C8C6C6

#C6C8C6

Split-Complementary

#C7C7C9

#C8C7C6

#C7C8C6

Tetradic

#C7C7C9

#C8C6C7

#C8C8C6

#C6C8C7

Monochromatic

#78787D

#9F9FA3

#C7C7C9

#EDEDEE

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#C7C7C9

#C8C6C8

#C8C8C6

#C6C8C6

Compound

#C7C7C9

#C7C6C8

#C8C8C6

#C7C8C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1D1D3

#DDDDDE

#EBEBEC

Darker

#9D9DA1

#6B6B70

#3E3E41

Saturation

#C7C7C7

#C6C6C8

#AAAAE4

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

12.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7C7C9

#C7C7CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7C7C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7C7C9

#C7C7C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Shining 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

#D5C2B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7C7C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2C7D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#BFBF94

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: #C7C7C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7C7C9;

CSS Variable

--color-shining-silver: #C7C7C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shining-silver': '#C7C7C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7C7C9] text-[#C7C7C9]

SCSS

$shining-silver: #C7C7C9;

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#C3C9CD · ΔE 2.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7C7C9?

#C7C7C9 is Shining Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7C7C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shining Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Shining Silver?

Shining 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 Shining Silver?

You can download Shining 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 Shining Silver?

The hex code is #C7C7C9. In RGB it's 199, 199, 201, and in HSL it's 240°, 2%, 78%.

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