# Dulux Silent Steel

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/silent-steel](https://plan-home.com/color/silent-steel)

Dulux Silent Steel 30BB 45/015 is a light, low-saturation grey with a subtle cool blue cast. Its muted character keeps it from reading icy, while the gentle blue-grey undertone gives white-painted trim a cleaner, crisper contrast. In daylight, this color can appear softly silvery; under warmer evening lighting, it is likely to look more neutral and slightly deeper. Use it across living room or bedroom walls for a quiet backdrop, or on cabinetry where a pale grey alternative to white is wanted. Pair Silent Steel with chalky whites, charcoal details, pale oak, brushed nickel, and muted navy textiles.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Silent Steel
- **Color code:** 30BB 45/015
- **Alternative names:** Wise Diamond
- **HEX:** #AFB1B3
- **RGB:** 175, 177, 179
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 210° Saturation: 2.23% Value: 70.2%
- **HSL:** hsl(210, 3, 69)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 2.23 Magenta: 1.12 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.8
- **YIQ:** Y: 176.63 I: -1.834 Q: 0.199
- **XYZ:** X: 41.536 Y: 43.813 Z: 48.904
- **CIE Lab:** L:72.103 a:-0.325 b:-1.263
- **CIE Luv:** L:72.103 u:-1.24 v:-1.813
- **Decimal:** 11514291
- **Hunter Lab:** 66.191, -3.823, 2.529

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Dove Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/dove-slate)
- [Dulux Smooth Flint](https://plan-home.com/color/smooth-flint)
- [Dulux Goosewing](https://plan-home.com/color/goosewing)
- [Dulux Flying Feather](https://plan-home.com/color/flying-feather)
- [Dulux Chic Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/chic-shadow-uk)
- [Dulux Violet Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-storm)
- [Dulux Restful Slumber](https://plan-home.com/color/restful-slumber)
- [Dulux Warm Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-warm-pewter)
- [Tikkurila K496](https://plan-home.com/color/k496)
- [Tikkurila Granite](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-k499)
- [Dulux Modest Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/modest-grey)
- [Tikkurila K500](https://plan-home.com/color/k500)
- [Dulux Silver Shores](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-shores)
- [Tikkurila Haven](https://plan-home.com/color/haven-k498)
- [Dulux Earl Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/earl-blue)
- [Tikkurila J499](https://plan-home.com/color/j499)
- [Tikkurila K492](https://plan-home.com/color/tikkurila-k492)
- [Dulux Steel Parade](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-parade)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 5](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-5)
- [Dulux English Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/english-lavender)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Natural Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/natural-slate)
- [Dulux Mineral Haze 1](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-haze-1)
- [Dulux Grey Splendor](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-splendor)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Cocoa Blush 5](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-blush-5)
- [Dulux Chalk Blush 3](https://plan-home.com/color/chalk-blush-3)
- [Dulux Vintage Coins](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-coins)
- [Dulux Nordic Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-bliss)
- [Dulux Thimble Case](https://plan-home.com/color/thimble-case)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.