NEUTRALS

Grey Pearl Sand

#B0B7BE

RGB 176, 183, 190 · HSL 210°, 10%, 72% · CMYK 7, 4, 0, 25

Grey Pearl Sand is #B0B7BE in HEX — rgb(176, 183, 190), hsl(210°, 10%, 72%), cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 25%).

Grey Pearl Sand pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 10%, 72%. 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#B0B7BE

RGB176, 183, 190

HSL210°, 10%, 72%

HSV210°, 7%, 75%

CMYK7, 4, 0, 25

Decimal11581374

CSS RGBrgb(176, 183, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 10%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Adirondack DE6339

ΔE 1.1 · #B0B9C1

Dulux

Bretz SN4E6

ΔE 1.4 · #B3B9BE

Benjamin Moore

Manor 1627

ΔE 1.8 · #ADB8C1

Sherwin-Williams

Jubilee SW6248

ΔE 1.9 · #ADB5B9

Vista Paint

Dolphin Dance K-788

ΔE 1.9 · #AEB3B8

Valspar

Voyage 4006-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #B5BBC0

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 2.2 · #AAB1B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Let It Rain 518

ΔE 2.2 · #B6B8BD

PPG

Stormy 10-14

ΔE 2.3 · #B0BCC3

Behr

Hazy Skies PPU14-12

ΔE 3 · #ADBAC5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.3 · #B2BFC5

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 3.6 · #B2B3B5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4.8 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 6.3 · #A1ABAB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B0B7BE

#BFB8B0

Analogous

#B0BFBF

#B0B7BE

#B0B0BF

Triadic

#B0B7BE

#BFB0B8

#B8BFB0

Split-Complementary

#B0B7BE

#BFB0B0

#BFBFB0

Tetradic

#B0B7BE

#BFB0BF

#BFB8B0

#B0BFB0

Monochromatic

#606B76

#86919C

#B0B7BE

#DBDEE1

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#B0B7BE

#B8B0BF

#BFB8B0

#B8BFB0

Compound

#B0B7BE

#B0B0BF

#BFB8B0

#BFBFB0

Variations

Lighter

#C0C6CC

#D1D4D8

#E4E6E8

Darker

#88939E

#5A6570

#343B42

Saturation

#B5B8BA

#B0B8BF

#90B8DF

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0B7BE

#B3B5BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0B7BE

#B6B6BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0B7BE

#B0B8B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Pearl Sand 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

#C3B6AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0B7BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1BBCE

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#B59C83

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #B0B7BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0B7BE;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-pearl-sand: #B0B7BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-pearl-sand': '#B0B7BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0B7BE] text-[#B0B7BE]

SCSS

$grey-pearl-sand: #B0B7BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0B7BE?

#B0B7BE is Grey Pearl Sand, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B0B7BE warm or cool?

Grey Pearl Sand reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grey Pearl Sand?

Grey Pearl Sand works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Grey Pearl Sand?

Grey Pearl Sand 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 Grey Pearl Sand?

You can download Grey Pearl Sand 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 Grey Pearl Sand?

The hex code is #B0B7BE. In RGB it's 176, 183, 190, and in HSL it's 210°, 10%, 72%.

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