NEUTRALS

Modest Silver

#D0CAC7

RGB 208, 202, 199 · HSL 20°, 9%, 80% · CMYK 0, 3, 4, 18

Modest Silver is #D0CAC7 in HEX — rgb(208, 202, 199), hsl(20°, 9%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 18%).

Modest Silver pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 20°, 9%, 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#D0CAC7

RGB208, 202, 199

HSL20°, 9%, 80%

HSV20°, 4%, 82%

CMYK0, 3, 4, 18

Decimal13683399

CSS RGBrgb(208, 202, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 9%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Modest Silver 4002-1A

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Grayish SW6001

ΔE 0.4 · #CFCAC7

Dulux

Amethyst Ice S05B1

ΔE 0.5 · #D0C9C6

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 1.2 · #D1CDCA

Benjamin Moore

Portland 2109-60

ΔE 1.6 · #D4CDC8

Behr

French Castle 770A-3

ΔE 1.7 · #CCC7C2

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 1.7 · #CAC7C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 1.8 · #CBC5C2

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 1.9 · #D3CFCD

Kilz

Brown Rice RJ260

ΔE 1.9 · #D1CEC9

Vista Paint

Silver Queen K-821

ΔE 1.9 · #CAC8C4

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.9 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.1 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.2 · #D0D0D0

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.1 · #C8CDC9

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5.4 · #DDCBCD

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0CAC7

#C7CED1

Analogous

#D1C7C9

#D0CAC7

#D1CFC7

Triadic

#D0CAC7

#C7D1CA

#CAC7D1

Split-Complementary

#D0CAC7

#C7D1CF

#C7C9D1

Tetradic

#D0CAC7

#C9D1C7

#C7CED1

#CFC7D1

Monochromatic

#8B7C74

#AEA39E

#D0CAC7

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#D0CAC7

#CED1C7

#C7CED1

#CAC7D1

Compound

#D0CAC7

#D1CFC7

#C7CED1

#C7C9D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAD5D3

#E3E0DE

#EEEDEC

Darker

#ACA09B

#7B6C65

#483F3B

Saturation

#CDCCCB

#D1CAC7

#E8C3B0

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

12.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0CAC7

#CDCCC8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0CAC7

#CBCBC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0CAC7

#D0CACA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Modest 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

#DBC4B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0CAC7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C9D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#99B4C2

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: #D0CAC7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0CAC7;

CSS Variable

--color-modest-silver: #D0CAC7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modest-silver': '#D0CAC7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0CAC7] text-[#D0CAC7]

SCSS

$modest-silver: #D0CAC7;

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#CACAC8 · ΔE 2.3

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#CFCAC2 · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0CAC7?

#D0CAC7 is Modest Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D0CAC7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modest Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Modest Silver?

Modest 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 Modest Silver?

You can download Modest 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 Modest Silver?

The hex code is #D0CAC7. In RGB it's 208, 202, 199, and in HSL it's 20°, 9%, 80%.

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