NEUTRALS

Silvermist

#B0B8B2

RGB 176, 184, 178 · HSL 135°, 5%, 71% · CMYK 4, 0, 3, 28

Silvermist is #B0B8B2 in HEX — rgb(176, 184, 178), hsl(135°, 5%, 71%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 28%).

Silvermist pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 135°, 5%, 71%. 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#B0B8B2

RGB176, 184, 178

HSL135°, 5%, 71%

HSV135°, 4%, 72%

CMYK4, 0, 3, 28

Decimal11581618

CSS RGBrgb(176, 184, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(135, 5%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Silvermist SW7621

Exact match

Behr

Verdigris PPU12-14

ΔE 0.5 · #B0B8B1

Benjamin Moore

Iced 1578

ΔE 0.8 · #B1BAB4

Dulux

Gamelan SG5E2

ΔE 0.9 · #AFB6B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Cruise 477

ΔE 1.5 · #ACB8B2

Vista Paint

Wintry Sky K-837

ΔE 1.8 · #B2B9B6

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 1.9 · #B2BCB8

Valspar

Smoke Infusion 5002-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #B4BCB8

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 2 · #B5B8B1

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.3 · #B8BCB5

PPG

Gray Stone 1009-4

ΔE 2.6 · #B7B9B5

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 2.8 · #B6BDB3

Dunn-Edwards

Haze Blue DE6311

ΔE 3.7 · #B7C0BE

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.9 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.4 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B0B8B2

#B9B1B7

Analogous

#B3B9B1

#B0B8B2

#B1B9B7

Triadic

#B0B8B2

#B3B1B9

#B9B3B1

Split-Complementary

#B0B8B2

#B7B1B9

#B9B1B3

Tetradic

#B0B8B2

#B1B3B9

#B9B1B7

#B9B7B1

Monochromatic

#636E66

#89948C

#B0B8B2

#DADDDA

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#B0B8B2

#B1B7B9

#B9B1B7

#B9B3B1

Compound

#B0B8B2

#B1B9B7

#B9B1B7

#B9B1B3

Variations

Lighter

#C1C7C2

#D1D5D2

#E4E6E5

Darker

#8B978E

#5E6961

#373D38

Saturation

#B4B6B4

#B1B9B3

#8EDCA2

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

10.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0B8B2

#B6B5B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0B8B2

#B7B7B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0B8B2

#B1B7B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silvermist 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

#C3B7A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0B8B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1BCC5

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.

#B381A7

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: #B0B8B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0B8B2;

CSS Variable

--color-silvermist: #B0B8B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silvermist': '#B0B8B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0B8B2] text-[#B0B8B2]

SCSS

$silvermist: #B0B8B2;

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#B0B9B3 · ΔE 0.5

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#B0B8AE · ΔE 2.2

Beach Glass

#B3BEB9 · ΔE 2.3

Coventry Gray

#B8BAB6 · ΔE 2.8

Metropolitan

#BABDB8 · ΔE 3.0

Boothbay Gray

#AAB2B0 · ΔE 3.0

Pearl

#A7B0A9 · ΔE 3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0B8B2?

#B0B8B2 is Silvermist, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B0B8B2 warm or cool?

Silvermist reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Silvermist?

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

What colors pair well with Silvermist?

Silvermist 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 Silvermist?

You can download Silvermist 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 Silvermist?

The hex code is #B0B8B2. In RGB it's 176, 184, 178, and in HSL it's 135°, 5%, 71%.

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