NEUTRALS

Sparkling Silver

#CBD0CD

RGB 203, 208, 205 · HSL 144°, 5%, 81% · CMYK 2, 0, 1, 18

Sparkling Silver is #CBD0CD in HEX — rgb(203, 208, 205), hsl(144°, 5%, 81%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 18%).

Sparkling Silver pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 144°, 5%, 81%. 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#CBD0CD

RGB203, 208, 205

HSL144°, 5%, 81%

HSV144°, 2%, 82%

CMYK2, 0, 1, 18

Decimal13357261

CSS RGBrgb(203, 208, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(144, 5%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 0.4 · #CCD0CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Nomadic Travels 524

ΔE 0.9 · #CACECC

Dulux

Snow Season SN4B3

ΔE 1.1 · #CBCECC

Vista Paint

Nomadic Travels C-523

ΔE 1.1 · #CBCECC

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 1.2 · #C8CDC9

Benjamin Moore

Perspective® CSP-5

ΔE 1.2 · #CCCECB

Kilz

Chalk Gray RJ230

ΔE 1.2 · #CED0CE

PPG

Ghost Whisperer 1039-1

ΔE 1.2 · #CBD1D0

Valspar

Northern Sky 5001-3B

ΔE 1.3 · #CAD2D0

Behr

Salt Glaze PPU12-11

ΔE 1.5 · #CED4D0

Sherwin-Williams

Misty SW6232

ΔE 1.8 · #CDD2D2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.8 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.5 · #D0D0D0

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Spoon DE6366

ΔE 2.6 · #D3D3D2

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.3 · #CFD8D2

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.3 · #C1CDCD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#CBD0CD

#D1CCCF

Analogous

#CDD1CC

#CBD0CD

#CCD1D0

Triadic

#CBD0CD

#CECCD1

#D1CECC

Split-Complementary

#CBD0CD

#D0CCD1

#D1CCCD

Tetradic

#CBD0CD

#CCCDD1

#D1CCCF

#D1D0CC

Monochromatic

#7C8881

#A4ADA7

#CBD0CD

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#CBD0CD

#CCCFD1

#D1CCCF

#D1CECC

Compound

#CBD0CD

#CCD1D0

#D1CCCF

#D1CCCD

Variations

Lighter

#D6DAD8

#E1E3E2

#EDEFEE

Darker

#A1AAA4

#6B7870

#3E4641

Saturation

#CECFCE

#CCD1CE

#B5E8C9

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBD0CD

#CECECE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBD0CD

#CFCFCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBD0CD

#CBCFD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sparkling 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

#D8C9B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBD0CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5CED9

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.

#C39CB4

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #CBD0CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBD0CD;

CSS Variable

--color-sparkling-silver: #CBD0CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sparkling-silver': '#CBD0CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBD0CD] text-[#CBD0CD]

SCSS

$sparkling-silver: #CBD0CD;

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#CED2CE · ΔE 1.0

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#CBCDCA · ΔE 1.4

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#CFD4D1 · ΔE 1.4

Cliffside Gray

#CCD0CA · ΔE 1.6

Sleigh Bells

#CBCFC9 · ΔE 1.7

Whitestone

#C9CECE · ΔE 1.7

Arctic Gray

#C9CFC9 · ΔE 1.7

Pebble Beach

#C8CDCD · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBD0CD?

#CBD0CD is Sparkling Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBD0CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sparkling Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Sparkling Silver?

Sparkling 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 Sparkling Silver?

You can download Sparkling 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 Sparkling Silver?

The hex code is #CBD0CD. In RGB it's 203, 208, 205, and in HSL it's 144°, 5%, 81%.

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