NEUTRALS

Grey Embrace

#B0BFB6

RGB 176, 191, 182 · HSL 144°, 10%, 72% · CMYK 8, 0, 5, 25

Grey Embrace is #B0BFB6 in HEX — rgb(176, 191, 182), hsl(144°, 10%, 72%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 5%, 25%).

Grey Embrace pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 144°, 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#B0BFB6

RGB176, 191, 182

HSL144°, 10%, 72%

HSV144°, 8%, 75%

CMYK8, 0, 5, 25

Decimal11583414

CSS RGBrgb(176, 191, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(144, 10%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 1.4 · #ADBBB2

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 1.4 · #ADBDB2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 1.5 · #B3C3B9

Behr

Recycled Glass MQ6-18

ΔE 1.6 · #B4BFB5

Valspar

April Thicket 5003-3C

ΔE 1.7 · #ABBEB4

Dulux

Carnelian S25A2

ΔE 1.8 · #B0C3BA

Benjamin Moore

Pleasant 696

ΔE 1.9 · #B2C2B6

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

ΔE 1.9 · #B3C4BA

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 2.1 · #B7C3BB

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 2.3 · #B6C4BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Cruise 477

ΔE 3 · #ACB8B2

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 3 · #AEBCAE

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.3 · #B2BCB8

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.9 · #BCC8BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.5 · #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

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

#B0BFB6

#BFB0B9

Analogous

#B2BFB0

#B0BFB6

#B0BFBD

Triadic

#B0BFB6

#B6B0BF

#BFB6B0

Split-Complementary

#B0BFB6

#BDB0BF

#BFB0B2

Tetradic

#B0BFB6

#B0B2BF

#BFB0B9

#BFBDB0

Monochromatic

#607669

#869C8F

#B0BFB6

#DBE1DD

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#B0BFB6

#B0B9BF

#BFB0B9

#BFB6B0

Compound

#B0BFB6

#B0BFBD

#BFB0B9

#BFB0B2

Variations

Lighter

#C0CCC5

#D1D8D3

#E4E8E6

Darker

#889E91

#5A7063

#344239

Saturation

#B5BAB7

#B0BFB6

#90DFB0

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0BFB6

#BAB9B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0BFB6

#BDBDB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0BFB6

#B1BDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Embrace 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

#C3BCA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0BFB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C1C8

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.

#B583A1

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: #B0BFB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0BFB6;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-embrace: #B0BFB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-embrace': '#B0BFB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0BFB6] text-[#B0BFB6]

SCSS

$grey-embrace: #B0BFB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0BFB6?

#B0BFB6 is Grey Embrace, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B0BFB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Embrace?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Embrace?

Grey Embrace 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 Embrace?

You can download Grey Embrace 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 Embrace?

The hex code is #B0BFB6. In RGB it's 176, 191, 182, and in HSL it's 144°, 10%, 72%.

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