Silk Grey 7044 is a beige paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #CAC4B0, estimated LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coastal Fog from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #CAC4B0 · 7044
Silk Grey
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Silk Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#CAC4B0
RGB202, 196, 176
Estimated LRV55.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandRAL
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Coastal Fog
Benjamin Moore
#CBC5B1
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Valspar
#C9C4B2
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Metal .01
Colorhouse
#CBC6B1
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Moonstone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
#C8C2B0
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Cantera
Vista Paint
#CDC5AF
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Organic Field
Behr
#C6C1AC
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Hideaway
PPG
#C8C0AA
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Cargo Pants
Sherwin-Williams
#CDC4AE
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Cantera
Hirshfield's
#CEC5AF
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Dutch Boy
#D1CCB9
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Colors That Work With Silk Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silk Grey
#CAC4B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silk Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silk Grey Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Silk Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silk Grey have?
Silk Grey by RAL has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Silk Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silk Grey are Coastal Fog by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Coastal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Florentine Plaster by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Silk Grey's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Silk Grey?
Silk Grey has a estimated lightness value of 55.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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