NEUTRALS

Silver Tradition

#D9D9D3

RGB 217, 217, 211 · HSL 60°, 7%, 84% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 15

Silver Tradition is #D9D9D3 in HEX — rgb(217, 217, 211), hsl(60°, 7%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 15%).

Silver Tradition pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 7%, 84%. 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#D9D9D3

RGB217, 217, 211

HSL60°, 7%, 84%

HSV60°, 3%, 85%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 15

Decimal14277075

CSS RGBrgb(217, 217, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 7%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Shoreline 1471

ΔE 0.6 · #DAD9D4

Dulux

Manorburn NZ9A1

ΔE 0.6 · #DADAD5

Valspar

Madison White 5008-1A

ΔE 0.6 · #DAD9D2

Sherwin-Williams

First Star SW7646

ΔE 0.6 · #DAD9D4

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 0.7 · #D9D8D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Turkish Tower 579

ΔE 1 · #D9D9D1

Kilz

Ghost RJ200

ΔE 1 · #D6D7D2

PPG

Fog 1010-2

ΔE 1 · #D6D7D2

Vista Paint

Whispering Smoke K-831

ΔE 1.1 · #D8D8D4

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Creek DE6275

ΔE 1.1 · #D9DAD2

Behr

Moth Gray N200-1

ΔE 1.5 · #DDDDD6

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.7 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.2 · #D7D7D7

IKEA

IKEA183 183

ΔE 3.4 · #CFD8D2

Colorhouse

Bisque .06 Bisque-06

ΔE 3.9 · #DAE2DD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#D9D9D3

#D3D3D9

Analogous

#D9D6D3

#D9D9D3

#D6D9D3

Triadic

#D9D9D3

#D3D9D9

#D9D3D9

Split-Complementary

#D9D9D3

#D3D6D9

#D6D3D9

Tetradic

#D9D9D3

#D3D9D6

#D3D3D9

#D9D3D6

Monochromatic

#929281

#B5B5AA

#D9D9D3

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#D9D9D3

#D3D9D3

#D3D3D9

#D9D3D9

Compound

#D9D9D3

#D6D9D3

#D3D3D9

#D6D3D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1E1DC

#E8E8E5

#F1F1F0

Darker

#B2B2A5

#7F7F6D

#4A4A3F

Saturation

#D7D7D5

#D9D9D3

#ECECC0

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D9D3

#DAD8D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D9D3

#D9D9D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D9D3

#D9D8D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silver Tradition 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

#E2CFB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D9D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD4DE

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.

#A4A4C8

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #D9D9D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D9D3;

CSS Variable

--color-silver-tradition: #D9D9D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver-tradition': '#D9D9D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D9D3] text-[#D9D9D3]

SCSS

$silver-tradition: #D9D9D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D9D3?

#D9D9D3 is Silver Tradition, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D9D9D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silver Tradition?

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

What colors pair well with Silver Tradition?

Silver Tradition 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 Tradition?

You can download Silver Tradition 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 Tradition?

The hex code is #D9D9D3. In RGB it's 217, 217, 211, and in HSL it's 60°, 7%, 84%.

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