NEUTRALS

Mexican Silver

#CCCBC7

RGB 204, 203, 199 · HSL 48°, 5%, 79% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 20

Mexican Silver is #CCCBC7 in HEX — rgb(204, 203, 199), hsl(48°, 5%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 20%).

Mexican Silver pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 48°, 5%, 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#CCCBC7

RGB204, 203, 199

HSL48°, 5%, 79%

HSV48°, 2%, 80%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 20

Decimal13421511

CSS RGBrgb(204, 203, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 5%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Mexican Silver QE-49

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 0.4 · #CBCBC7

Dulux

Dieskau SN4H1

ΔE 0.7 · #CBC9C5

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 0.7 · #CDCBC8

Sherwin-Williams

Zircon SW7667

ΔE 0.9 · #CAC9C6

Benjamin Moore

Metro 1459

ΔE 1.1 · #CBCBC9

Hallman-Lindsay

Snowglory 531

ΔE 1.2 · #C8C8C4

Kilz

Khaki Taupe RK120

ΔE 1.4 · #C7C8C4

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 1.6 · #D1CDCA

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 1.6 · #CAC7C4

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.2 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 2.3 · #D3CFCD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.8 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.6 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.9 · #BEBFB8

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow 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

#CCCBC7

#C7C8CC

Analogous

#CCC8C7

#CCCBC7

#CBCCC7

Triadic

#CCCBC7

#C7CCCB

#CBC7CC

Split-Complementary

#CCCBC7

#C7CBCC

#C8C7CC

Tetradic

#CCCBC7

#C7CCC8

#C7C8CC

#CCC7CB

Monochromatic

#838177

#A8A69F

#CCCBC7

#F0F0EF

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#CCCBC7

#C8CCC7

#C7C8CC

#CBC7CC

Compound

#CCCBC7

#CBCCC7

#C7C8CC

#C8C7CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6D5D2

#E0E0DE

#EDEDEC

Darker

#A6A49C

#757269

#44433D

Saturation

#CACAC9

#CCCBC7

#E6DAAD

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

12.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCCBC7

#CCCBC8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCCBC7

#CBCBC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCCBC7

#CCCACB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mexican 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

#D8C5B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCCBC7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6CAD5

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.

#969FC0

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: #CCCBC7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCCBC7;

CSS Variable

--color-mexican-silver: #CCCBC7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mexican-silver': '#CCCBC7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCCBC7] text-[#CCCBC7]

SCSS

$mexican-silver: #CCCBC7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCCBC7?

#CCCBC7 is Mexican Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CCCBC7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mexican Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Mexican Silver?

Mexican 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 Mexican Silver?

You can download Mexican 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 Mexican Silver?

The hex code is #CCCBC7. In RGB it's 204, 203, 199, and in HSL it's 48°, 5%, 79%.

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