Silk Grey 7044 is a beige paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #CAC4B0, 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.
Ref. #CAC4B0 · 7044
Silk Grey
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silk Grey Technical Profile
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Silk Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silk Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALSilk Grey
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCoastal Fog
Coastal Fog
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Greyed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Metal .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Moonstone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cantera
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Organic Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Hideaway
PPG
Nearly identical
Cargo Pants
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cantera
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Porcelain Slip
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Old White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silk Grey
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
Pure 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
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Silk Grey.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silk Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silk Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silk Grey are Coastal Fog by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coastal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Florentine Plaster by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silk Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.