BLUES

Heritage

#B0BACC

RGB 176, 186, 204 · HSL 219°, 22%, 75% · CMYK 14, 9, 0, 20

Heritage is #B0BACC in HEX — rgb(176, 186, 204), hsl(219°, 22%, 75%), cmyk(14%, 9%, 0%, 20%).

Heritage pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 219°, 22%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#B0BACC

RGB176, 186, 204

HSL219°, 22%, 75%

HSV219°, 14%, 80%

CMYK14, 9, 0, 20

Decimal11582156

CSS RGBrgb(176, 186, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(219, 22%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Favorite Things K-92

ΔE 1.2 · #B2B9CA

Behr

Simply Blue PPU15-16

ΔE 1.8 · #ADBBCB

Dunn-Edwards

Spacious Sky DE5919

ΔE 1.9 · #AEB5C7

PPG

Sailor Boy 1164-4

ΔE 1.9 · #AEBBD0

Dulux

Perserverance S41D2

ΔE 2.2 · #ACB4C7

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 1438

ΔE 2.5 · #B4BAC8

Valspar

Glacier Mist 4005-3B

ΔE 2.6 · #AEBECE

Kilz

Silver Falls RB230-01

ΔE 3.4 · #BAC3D4

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4 · #B3C4D5

Sherwin-Williams

Windy Blue SW6240

ΔE 4 · #AABAC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Babbling Creek 588

ΔE 4.7 · #A7BAD3

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 4.7 · #A1B8CA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.1 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 7.2 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.4 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B0BACC

#CDC3B1

Analogous

#B1C9CD

#B0BACC

#B5B1CD

Triadic

#B0BACC

#CDB1BB

#BBCDB1

Split-Complementary

#B0BACC

#CDB5B1

#C9CDB1

Tetradic

#B0BACC

#CDB1C9

#CDC3B1

#B1CDB5

Monochromatic

#5A6B8C

#8392AF

#B0BACC

#E0E4EB

#EFF1F5

Rectangle

#B0BACC

#C3B1CD

#CDC3B1

#BBCDB1

Compound

#B0BACC

#B5B1CD

#CDC3B1

#C9CDB1

Variations

Lighter

#C1C9D7

#D2D7E0

#E5E8EC

Darker

#8192B1

#506283

#2E394D

Saturation

#BBBEC3

#B1BBCD

#98B4E6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0BACC

#B3B8CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0BACC

#B8B8CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0BACC

#AFBDBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Heritage lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#C3B8B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0BACC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1BDD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BAA98B

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: #B0BACC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0BACC;

CSS Variable

--color-heritage: #B0BACC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heritage': '#B0BACC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0BACC] text-[#B0BACC]

SCSS

$heritage: #B0BACC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0BACC?

#B0BACC is Heritage, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B0BACC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heritage?

Heritage works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Heritage?

Heritage pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Heritage?

You can download Heritage 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 Heritage?

The hex code is #B0BACC. In RGB it's 176, 186, 204, and in HSL it's 219°, 22%, 75%.

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