NEUTRALS

Silk Chiffon

#CCBFC7

RGB 204, 191, 199 · HSL 323°, 11%, 77% · CMYK 0, 6, 2, 20

Silk Chiffon is #CCBFC7 in HEX — rgb(204, 191, 199), hsl(323°, 11%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 2%, 20%).

Silk Chiffon pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 323°, 11%, 77%. 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#CCBFC7

RGB204, 191, 199

HSL323°, 11%, 77%

HSV323°, 6%, 80%

CMYK0, 6, 2, 20

Decimal13418439

CSS RGBrgb(204, 191, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 11%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

So Dainty C-1308

ΔE 0.6 · #CBBEC7

Dulux

Limpid Light S46C1

ΔE 0.7 · #CDC1C9

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 0.7 · #CDC0C9

Behr

Dusky Violet 110E-3

ΔE 2.4 · #D0C5CF

Benjamin Moore

Iced 2115-50

ΔE 2.6 · #C5BCC1

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 3 · #C5C0C9

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 3.2 · #D4C0C5

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 3.3 · #CAB7C0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4 · #D4CAD3

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 4 · #D0BBC8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.3 · #CCC8CE

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5.9 · #DDCBCD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.4 · #C3C3C3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 6.4 · #CDC0BC

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CCBFC7

#BECBC3

Analogous

#C9BECB

#CCBFC7

#CBBEBF

Triadic

#CCBFC7

#C6CBBE

#BEC6CB

Split-Complementary

#CCBFC7

#BFCBBE

#BECBC9

Tetradic

#CCBFC7

#CBC9BE

#BECBC3

#BEBFCB

Monochromatic

#856B7B

#A993A1

#CCBFC7

#EDE8EB

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#CCBFC7

#CBC3BE

#BECBC3

#BEC6CB

Compound

#CCBFC7

#CBBEBF

#BECBC3

#BECBC9

Variations

Lighter

#D5CBD1

#DFD9DD

#ECE9EB

Darker

#A892A0

#795F6F

#473741

Saturation

#C6C2C5

#CBBEC6

#E5A4CC

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCBFC7

#C4C4C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCBFC7

#C1C1C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCBFC7

#CBC1C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silk Chiffon 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

#D8BCB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCBFC7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C1D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#91BDA2

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #CCBFC7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCBFC7;

CSS Variable

--color-silk-chiffon: #CCBFC7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silk-chiffon': '#CCBFC7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCBFC7] text-[#CCBFC7]

SCSS

$silk-chiffon: #CCBFC7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCBFC7?

#CCBFC7 is Silk Chiffon, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CCBFC7 warm or cool?

Silk Chiffon reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Silk Chiffon?

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

What colors pair well with Silk Chiffon?

Silk Chiffon 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 Silk Chiffon?

You can download Silk Chiffon 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 Silk Chiffon?

The hex code is #CCBFC7. In RGB it's 204, 191, 199, and in HSL it's 323°, 11%, 77%.

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