NEUTRALS

Historic Morning Dew

#B0B9AC

RGB 176, 185, 172 · HSL 102°, 8%, 70% · CMYK 5, 0, 7, 27

Historic Morning Dew is #B0B9AC in HEX — rgb(176, 185, 172), hsl(102°, 8%, 70%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 7%, 27%).

Historic Morning Dew pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 102°, 8%, 70%. 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#B0B9AC

RGB176, 185, 172

HSL102°, 8%, 70%

HSV102°, 7%, 73%

CMYK5, 0, 7, 27

Decimal11581868

CSS RGBrgb(176, 185, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(102, 8%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Morning Dew historic-historic-morning-dew

Exact match

Vista Paint

Historic Morning Dew C-1389

ΔE 0.7 · #AEB7AA

Dunn-Edwards

Graceful Green DE6284

ΔE 1.6 · #ACB7A8

Benjamin Moore

Misted 2138-50

ΔE 1.7 · #B1B9AF

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 1.9 · #B6BBAD

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 2.1 · #AEBCAE

Behr

City Of Bridges BXC-16

ΔE 2.2 · #AFB9B0

Dulux

Waltzing SG5F2

ΔE 2.5 · #B3B7AD

Valspar

Ballroom Dancing 5005-4A

ΔE 2.5 · #A9B4A5

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 2.8 · #ADBBB2

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 2.9 · #ADBDB2

PPG

Coastal Crush 1129-4

ΔE 3.3 · #B4C0AF

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.4 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.2 · #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

#B0B9AC

#B5ACB9

Analogous

#B6B9AC

#B0B9AC

#ACB9AF

Triadic

#B0B9AC

#ACB0B9

#B9ACB0

Split-Complementary

#B0B9AC

#AFACB9

#B9ACB6

Tetradic

#B0B9AC

#ACB6B9

#B5ACB9

#B9AFAC

Monochromatic

#636E5E

#899583

#B0B9AC

#D8DCD6

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#B0B9AC

#ACB9B5

#B5ACB9

#B9ACB0

Compound

#B0B9AC

#ACB9AF

#B5ACB9

#B9ACB6

Variations

Lighter

#C0C7BD

#D0D4CE

#E4E6E3

Darker

#8B9885

#5F6B5A

#373E34

Saturation

#B2B4B1

#B0B9AC

#A2DC89

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0B9AC

#B7B5AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0B9AC

#B8B8AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0B9AC

#B1B7B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Historic Morning Dew 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

#C3B79C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0B9AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1BCC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#A27EB2

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: #B0B9AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0B9AC;

CSS Variable

--color-historic-morning-dew: #B0B9AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'historic-morning-dew': '#B0B9AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0B9AC] text-[#B0B9AC]

SCSS

$historic-morning-dew: #B0B9AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0B9AC?

#B0B9AC is Historic Morning Dew, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B0B9AC warm or cool?

Historic Morning Dew reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Historic Morning Dew?

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

What colors pair well with Historic Morning Dew?

Historic Morning Dew 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 Historic Morning Dew?

You can download Historic Morning Dew 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 Historic Morning Dew?

The hex code is #B0B9AC. In RGB it's 176, 185, 172, and in HSL it's 102°, 8%, 70%.

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