GREENS

Silver

#D3D5C5

RGB 211, 213, 197 · HSL 68°, 16%, 80% · CMYK 1, 0, 8, 16

Silver is #D3D5C5 in HEX — rgb(211, 213, 197), hsl(68°, 16%, 80%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 8%, 16%).

Silver pulls into the airy end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 16%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#D3D5C5

RGB211, 213, 197

HSL68°, 16%, 80%

HSV68°, 8%, 84%

CMYK1, 0, 8, 16

Decimal13882821

CSS RGBrgb(211, 213, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 16%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Silver 506

Exact match

PPG

White Sage 1125-2

ΔE 0.7 · #D2D4C3

Valspar

Aspiration 5004-1A

ΔE 0.9 · #D3D7C7

Hallman-Lindsay

September Song 426

ΔE 1.1 · #D5D8C8

Dulux

Green Alabaster Half S19B1H

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D8C9

Vista Paint

Vintage Find K-894

ΔE 1.3 · #CFD2C1

Dunn-Edwards

Wishing Well DE6255

ΔE 1.4 · #D0D1C1

Behr

Natural Spring QE-33

ΔE 1.6 · #D3D4C7

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 1.8 · #D9D9C8

Kilz

Silver Fern LG180-02

ΔE 1.9 · #D1D1BF

Sherwin-Williams

Filmy Green SW6190

ΔE 2.2 · #D1D3C7

Farrow & Ball

Cromarty 285

ΔE 2.7 · #CFCEC0

IKEA

IKEA190 190

ΔE 2.8 · #D3D9CD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.8 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D3D5C5

#C6C4D4

Analogous

#D4CEC4

#D3D5C5

#CAD4C4

Triadic

#D3D5C5

#C4D2D4

#D4C4D2

Split-Complementary

#D3D5C5

#C4CAD4

#CEC4D4

Tetradic

#D3D5C5

#C4D4CE

#C6C4D4

#D4C4CA

Monochromatic

#8E946B

#B0B497

#D3D5C5

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#D3D5C5

#C4D4C6

#C6C4D4

#D4C4D2

Compound

#D3D5C5

#CAD4C4

#C6C4D4

#CEC4D4

Variations

Lighter

#DBDDD0

#E3E5DC

#EFEFEB

Darker

#AFB394

#7F845C

#4A4D35

Saturation

#CECECA

#D2D4C4

#E2EAAE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3D5C5

#D6D3C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3D5C5

#D5D5C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3D5C5

#D4D3D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Silver sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#DECCAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3D5C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBD1D3

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.

#9E99C2

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: #D3D5C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3D5C5;

CSS Variable

--color-silver: #D3D5C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver': '#D3D5C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3D5C5] text-[#D3D5C5]

SCSS

$silver: #D3D5C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3D5C5?

#D3D5C5 is Silver, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #D3D5C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silver?

Silver works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Silver?

Silver pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Silver?

You can download 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 Silver?

The hex code is #D3D5C5. In RGB it's 211, 213, 197, and in HSL it's 68°, 16%, 80%.

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