NEUTRALS

Silver

#C7CCD0

RGB 199, 204, 208 · HSL 207°, 9%, 80% · CMYK 4, 2, 0, 18

Silver is #C7CCD0 in HEX — rgb(199, 204, 208), hsl(207°, 9%, 80%), cmyk(4%, 2%, 0%, 18%).

Silver pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 207°, 9%, 80%. 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#C7CCD0

RGB199, 204, 208

HSL207°, 9%, 80%

HSV207°, 4%, 82%

CMYK4, 2, 0, 18

Decimal13094096

CSS RGBrgb(199, 204, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(207, 9%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

White 2120-60

Exact match

Dulux

Thomas Tallis SP2G6

ΔE 0.5 · #C7CCD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Sacred Spring 510

ΔE 0.7 · #C7CBCE

Vista Paint

Sacred Spring C-509

ΔE 1.2 · #C7CBCD

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #C6C9CB

Sherwin-Williams

Evening Shadow SW7662

ΔE 1.7 · #C9CCCD

Behr

Chicago Fog N140-2

ΔE 1.9 · #CACCCD

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 2.1 · #CACBCC

Dunn-Edwards

Salina Springs DEC794

ΔE 2.4 · #CAD2D4

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 2.9 · #CDCDD5

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3 · #D0D4D8

PPG

Ghost Whisperer 1039-1

ΔE 3.1 · #CBD1D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.1 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.2 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.3 · #C1CDCD

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.5 · #CCC8CE

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7CCD0

#D1CCC7

Analogous

#C7D1D0

#C7CCD0

#C7C8D1

Triadic

#C7CCD0

#D1C7CC

#CCD1C7

Split-Complementary

#C7CCD0

#D1C7C8

#D1D0C7

Tetradic

#C7CCD0

#D0C7D1

#D1CCC7

#C8D1C7

Monochromatic

#74818B

#9EA7AE

#C7CCD0

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#C7CCD0

#CCC7D1

#D1CCC7

#CCD1C7

Compound

#C7CCD0

#C7C8D1

#D1CCC7

#D1D0C7

Variations

Lighter

#D3D7DA

#DEE1E3

#ECEDEE

Darker

#9BA4AC

#65717B

#3B4248

Saturation

#CBCCCD

#C7CCD1

#B0CFE8

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

12.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7CCD0

#C9CBD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7CCD0

#CBCBCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7CCD0

#C7CDCC

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

#D5C6B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7CCD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2CBDB

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.

#C2AB99

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: #C7CCD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7CCD0;

CSS Variable

--color-silver: #C7CCD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver': '#C7CCD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7CCD0] text-[#C7CCD0]

SCSS

$silver: #C7CCD0;

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#C4CBD0 · ΔE 1.0

Metallic Silver

#C3C9CD · ΔE 1.2

Sidewalk Gray

#CBCED0 · ΔE 1.5

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#C3C8CB · ΔE 1.6

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#C6CBCC · ΔE 1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7CCD0?

#C7CCD0 is Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C7CCD0 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 #C7CCD0. In RGB it's 199, 204, 208, and in HSL it's 207°, 9%, 80%.

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