NEUTRALS

Mexican Silver

#CECEC8

RGB 206, 206, 200 · HSL 60°, 6%, 80% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 19

Mexican Silver is #CECEC8 in HEX — rgb(206, 206, 200), hsl(60°, 6%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 19%).

Mexican Silver pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 6%, 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#CECEC8

RGB206, 206, 200

HSL60°, 6%, 80%

HSV60°, 3%, 81%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 19

Decimal13553352

CSS RGBrgb(206, 206, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 6%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lyttelton Half NZ9B2

ΔE 0.7 · #CECFCA

Sherwin-Williams

On the Rocks SW7671

ΔE 0.8 · #D0CEC8

Benjamin Moore

Stonington HC-170

ΔE 0.9 · #CBCCC6

Behr

Road Runner 790A-3

ΔE 0.9 · #CCCEC9

Kilz

Brown Rice RJ260

ΔE 1.3 · #D1CEC9

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 1.5 · #CBCBC7

PPG

Cool Slate 1002-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D0CCC5

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #C9C9C3

Dunn-Edwards

Silhouette DE6276

ΔE 1.9 · #CBCDC4

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.2 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.2 · #CCD0CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Snowglory 531

ΔE 2.4 · #C8C8C4

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.7 · #CDCECD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.3 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 4.1 · #C9CABD

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 4.4 · #CFD8D2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#CECEC8

#C9C9CF

Analogous

#CFCCC9

#CECEC8

#CCCFC9

Triadic

#CECEC8

#C9CFCF

#CFC9CF

Split-Complementary

#CECEC8

#C9CCCF

#CCC9CF

Tetradic

#CECEC8

#C9CFCC

#C9C9CF

#CFC9CC

Monochromatic

#878778

#ABABA0

#CECEC8

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#CECEC8

#C9CFC9

#C9C9CF

#CFC9CF

Compound

#CECEC8

#CCCFC9

#C9C9CF

#CCC9CF

Variations

Lighter

#D9D9D4

#E2E2DF

#EEEEEC

Darker

#A9A99D

#787869

#46463D

Saturation

#CDCDCB

#CFCFC9

#E7E7B1

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CECEC8

#CFCDC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CECEC8

#CECEC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CECEC8

#CECDCE

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

#DAC7B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CECEC8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7CCD5

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.

#9999C2

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: #CECEC8;

CSS — background

background-color: #CECEC8;

CSS Variable

--color-mexican-silver: #CECEC8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mexican-silver': '#CECEC8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CECEC8] text-[#CECEC8]

SCSS

$mexican-silver: #CECEC8;

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#CACBC5 · ΔE 1.2

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#CBCFC9 · ΔE 1.5

Cliffside Gray

#CCD0CA · ΔE 1.5

Barren Plain

#D3D0C9 · ΔE 1.5

Nimbus

#CFCCC4 · ΔE 1.6

Perspective®

#CBCDCA · ΔE 1.8

Abalone

#D3CFC7 · ΔE 1.9

Sterling

#CED2CE · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CECEC8?

#CECEC8 is Mexican Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CECEC8 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 #CECEC8. In RGB it's 206, 206, 200, and in HSL it's 60°, 6%, 80%.

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