NEUTRALS

Silver Strand

#C8CBC4

RGB 200, 203, 196 · HSL 86°, 6%, 78% · CMYK 1, 0, 3, 20

Silver Strand is #C8CBC4 in HEX — rgb(200, 203, 196), hsl(86°, 6%, 78%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 3%, 20%).

Silver Strand pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 86°, 6%, 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#C8CBC4

RGB200, 203, 196

HSL86°, 6%, 78%

HSV86°, 3%, 80%

CMYK1, 0, 3, 20

Decimal13159364

CSS RGBrgb(200, 203, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 6%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Strand SW7057

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Stonington HC-170

ΔE 1.1 · #CBCCC6

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 1.3 · #C9C9C3

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 1.3 · #CBCDC4

Behr

Road Runner 790A-3

ΔE 1.7 · #CCCEC9

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 1.9 · #C8CDC9

Vista Paint

Winter Way K-846

ΔE 1.9 · #C6C7BE

Kilz

Antique Sterling TB-33

ΔE 1.9 · #CBC9C2

Dulux

Brume S12A1

ΔE 2.1 · #C8C8C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Snowglory 531

ΔE 2.1 · #C8C8C4

PPG

Silent Storm 1033-3

ΔE 2.3 · #C3C7BD

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.8 · #CCD0CD

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.3 · #C9CABD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.6 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.3 · #BEBFB8

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.5 · #D0D0D0

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8CBC4

#C6C4CA

Analogous

#CACAC4

#C8CBC4

#C4CAC4

Triadic

#C8CBC4

#C4C7CA

#CAC4C7

Split-Complementary

#C8CBC4

#C4C4CA

#CAC4CA

Tetradic

#C8CBC4

#C4CACA

#C6C4CA

#CAC4C4

Monochromatic

#7B8273

#A1A69B

#C8CBC4

#EDEEEC

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#C8CBC4

#C4CAC6

#C6C4CA

#CAC4C7

Compound

#C8CBC4

#C4CAC4

#C6C4CA

#CAC4CA

Variations

Lighter

#D2D5CF

#DEDFDC

#EBECEB

Darker

#A0A599

#6E7566

#40443B

Saturation

#C7C8C6

#C7CAC4

#CBE5A9

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8CBC4

#CBC9C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8CBC4

#CACAC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8CBC4

#C9CACA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silver Strand 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

#D5C5AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8CBC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3CAD2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A694BF

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: #C8CBC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8CBC4;

CSS Variable

--color-silver-strand: #C8CBC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver-strand': '#C8CBC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8CBC4] text-[#C8CBC4]

SCSS

$silver-strand: #C8CBC4;

Similar Colors

Stonington Gray

#CACBC5 · ΔE 0.9

Sleigh Bells

#CBCFC9 · ΔE 1.5

Arctic Gray

#C9CFC9 · ΔE 1.7

Cliffside Gray

#CCD0CA · ΔE 1.9

Harbor Gray

#C7C7C2 · ΔE 1.9

Smoky Green

#C7CFC8 · ΔE 2.1

Perspective®

#CBCDCA · ΔE 2.3

Silver Marlin

#C0C8C1 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8CBC4?

#C8CBC4 is Silver Strand, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C8CBC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silver Strand?

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

What colors pair well with Silver Strand?

Silver Strand 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 Strand?

You can download Silver Strand 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 Strand?

The hex code is #C8CBC4. In RGB it's 200, 203, 196, and in HSL it's 86°, 6%, 78%.

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