Silk
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Silk (CA002) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#F7F0E4
LRV
87.70
Silk's Color Strip
Silk is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Buttermilk and Lily. The strip spans from Buttermilk at the lightest end to Candle at the deepest. Color strip Artisan1 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Silk in Real Rooms
Silk has a high LRV of 87.7 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Silk provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
The walls here show Silk in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Silk is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
A bedroom painted in Silk — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Silk in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Silk, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
See Silk in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Silk, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
A foyer painted in Silk sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Silk's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Silk in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
This kitchen scene shows how Silk holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Silk. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
See how Silk holds up in a real living room setting.
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