NEUTRALS

Burnished Metal

#C7CAC9

RGB 199, 202, 201 · HSL 160°, 3%, 79% · CMYK 1, 0, 0, 21

Burnished Metal is #C7CAC9 in HEX — rgb(199, 202, 201), hsl(160°, 3%, 79%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 21%).

Burnished Metal pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 160°, 3%, 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#C7CAC9

RGB199, 202, 201

HSL160°, 3%, 79%

HSV160°, 1%, 79%

CMYK1, 0, 0, 21

Decimal13093577

CSS RGBrgb(199, 202, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 3%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Burnished Metal UL260-17

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Screen SW7071

ΔE 0.6 · #C6CACA

Benjamin Moore

Seersucker CSP-580

ΔE 1.1 · #C4C8C6

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 1.4 · #CACBCC

Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster 546

ΔE 1.4 · #C7C7C6

Dulux

Celtic Sky SN4B4

ΔE 1.4 · #CBCECD

Vista Paint

Nomadic Travels C-523

ΔE 1.5 · #CBCECC

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #C6C9CB

PPG

Solitary State 1009-3

ΔE 1.6 · #C4C7C4

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Polish DE6374

ΔE 1.7 · #C6C6C6

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.8 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.3 · #CCD0CD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.6 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.3 · #C1CDCD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.5 · #D0D4D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7CAC9

#CBC8C9

Analogous

#C8CBC8

#C7CAC9

#C8CBCB

Triadic

#C7CAC9

#CAC8CB

#CBCAC8

Split-Complementary

#C7CAC9

#CBC8CB

#CBC8C8

Tetradic

#C7CAC9

#C8C8CB

#CBC8C9

#CBCBC8

Monochromatic

#79817E

#A0A6A4

#C7CAC9

#EFF0F0

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#C7CAC9

#C8C9CB

#CBC8C9

#CBCAC8

Compound

#C7CAC9

#C8CBCB

#CBC8C9

#CBC8C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3D5D5

#DEE0DF

#ECEDEC

Darker

#9EA4A2

#6B7270

#3E4341

Saturation

#C9CACA

#C8CBCA

#AEE5D3

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7CAC9

#C9C9CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7CAC9

#C9C9C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7CAC9

#C7CACA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Burnished Metal 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

#D5C4B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7CAC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2C9D6

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.

#C096A4

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: #C7CAC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7CAC9;

CSS Variable

--color-burnished-metal: #C7CAC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'burnished-metal': '#C7CAC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7CAC9] text-[#C7CAC9]

SCSS

$burnished-metal: #C7CAC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7CAC9?

#C7CAC9 is Burnished Metal, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7CAC9 warm or cool?

Burnished Metal reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Burnished Metal?

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

What colors pair well with Burnished Metal?

Burnished Metal 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 Burnished Metal?

You can download Burnished Metal 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 Burnished Metal?

The hex code is #C7CAC9. In RGB it's 199, 202, 201, and in HSL it's 160°, 3%, 79%.

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