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Silver Chalice

#CDC8D2

RGB 205, 200, 210 · HSL 270°, 10%, 80% · CMYK 2, 5, 0, 18

Silver Chalice is #CDC8D2 in HEX — rgb(205, 200, 210), hsl(270°, 10%, 80%), cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 18%).

Silver Chalice pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 270°, 10%, 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#CDC8D2

RGB205, 200, 210

HSL270°, 10%, 80%

HSV270°, 5%, 82%

CMYK2, 5, 0, 18

Decimal13486290

CSS RGBrgb(205, 200, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 10%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Shy Violet K-45

ΔE 0.9 · #D0CAD4

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 0.9 · #CECAD3

Dulux

Evening Fog S49A1

ΔE 1.9 · #C7C3CD

Behr

French Taupe 120E-2

ΔE 2.1 · #D2C8D0

Benjamin Moore

Winter 2117-60

ΔE 2.2 · #D1CED7

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 2.2 · #C8C8D0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.2 · #CCC8CE

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 2.4 · #D1C6D2

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 2.8 · #CFCFDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy Caravan 1295

ΔE 3.1 · #D1C8D7

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Sea DE5932

ΔE 4 · #D2D2DF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.5 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.3 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 6.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.4 · #CDCECD

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#CDC8D2

#CCD1C7

Analogous

#C7C7D1

#CDC8D2

#D1C7D1

Triadic

#CDC8D2

#D1CCC7

#C7D1CC

Split-Complementary

#CDC8D2

#D1D1C7

#C7D1C7

Tetradic

#CDC8D2

#D1C7C7

#CCD1C7

#C7D1D1

Monochromatic

#7F738C

#A69DAF

#CDC8D2

#F2F1F4

Rectangle

#CDC8D2

#D1C7CC

#CCD1C7

#C7D1CC

Compound

#CDC8D2

#D1C7D1

#CCD1C7

#C7D1C7

Variations

Lighter

#D6D2DA

#E0DEE3

#EDECEE

Darker

#A39AAD

#70647D

#413A49

Saturation

#CCCACE

#CCC7D1

#CCB0E8

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

12.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC8D2

#C9CBD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC8D2

#C9C9D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC8D2

#CCCAC9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silver Chalice 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

#D9C3B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC8D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C8DD

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.

#ADC299

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: #CDC8D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC8D2;

CSS Variable

--color-silver-chalice: #CDC8D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver-chalice': '#CDC8D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC8D2] text-[#CDC8D2]

SCSS

$silver-chalice: #CDC8D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC8D2?

#CDC8D2 is Silver Chalice, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CDC8D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silver Chalice?

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

What colors pair well with Silver Chalice?

Silver Chalice 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 Chalice?

You can download Silver Chalice 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 Chalice?

The hex code is #CDC8D2. In RGB it's 205, 200, 210, and in HSL it's 270°, 10%, 80%.

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