NEUTRALS

Colonnade Gray

#B0BEBA

RGB 176, 190, 186 · HSL 163°, 10%, 72% · CMYK 7, 0, 2, 25

Colonnade Gray is #B0BEBA in HEX — rgb(176, 190, 186), hsl(163°, 10%, 72%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 2%, 25%).

Colonnade Gray pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 163°, 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#B0BEBA

RGB176, 190, 186

HSL163°, 10%, 72%

HSV163°, 7%, 75%

CMYK7, 0, 2, 25

Decimal11583162

CSS RGBrgb(176, 190, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(163, 10%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Colonnade Gray BXC-25

Exact match

Dulux

Clunies SG5H2

ΔE 0.9 · #AEBEB9

Benjamin Moore

Beach 1564

ΔE 1.3 · #B4BFBA

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 1.5 · #B2BCB8

Vista Paint

Whirlwind C-488

ΔE 2.1 · #B7C3BF

Valspar

Smoke Infusion 5002-1B

ΔE 2.2 · #B4BCB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Whirlwind 489

ΔE 2.3 · #B6C3C1

Dunn-Edwards

Haze Blue DE6311

ΔE 2.4 · #B7C0BE

PPG

Blue Willow 1145-4

ΔE 2.7 · #A8BBBA

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 3 · #ADBBB2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3.6 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 3.9 · #ADBDB2

Kilz

International Gray RK210

ΔE 4 · #BABEB7

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.5 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B0BEBA

#BFB0B5

Analogous

#B0BFB4

#B0BEBA

#B0BCBF

Triadic

#B0BEBA

#BBB0BF

#BFBBB0

Split-Complementary

#B0BEBA

#BFB0BC

#BFB4B0

Tetradic

#B0BEBA

#B4B0BF

#BFB0B5

#BCBFB0

Monochromatic

#607670

#869C96

#B0BEBA

#DBE1DF

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#B0BEBA

#B0B5BF

#BFB0B5

#BFBBB0

Compound

#B0BEBA

#B0BCBF

#BFB0B5

#BFB4B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0CCC8

#D1D8D6

#E4E8E7

Darker

#889E98

#5A706A

#34423E

Saturation

#B5BAB9

#B0BFBB

#90DFC9

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0BEBA

#B9B9BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0BEBA

#BCBCBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0BEBA

#B1BDBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Colonnade Gray 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

#C3BBA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0BEBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C0CB

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.

#B58391

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: #B0BEBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0BEBA;

CSS Variable

--color-colonnade-gray: #B0BEBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colonnade-gray': '#B0BEBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0BEBA] text-[#B0BEBA]

SCSS

$colonnade-gray: #B0BEBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0BEBA?

#B0BEBA is Colonnade Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B0BEBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Colonnade Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Colonnade Gray?

Colonnade Gray 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 Colonnade Gray?

You can download Colonnade Gray 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 Colonnade Gray?

The hex code is #B0BEBA. In RGB it's 176, 190, 186, and in HSL it's 163°, 10%, 72%.

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