GREYS

Calf Skin

#B1A99D

RGB 177, 169, 157 · HSL 36°, 11%, 65% · CMYK 0, 5, 11, 31

Calf Skin is #B1A99D in HEX — rgb(177, 169, 157), hsl(36°, 11%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 31%).

Calf Skin pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 36°, 11%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#B1A99D

RGB177, 169, 157

HSL36°, 11%, 65%

HSV36°, 11%, 69%

CMYK0, 5, 11, 31

Decimal11643293

CSS RGBrgb(177, 169, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 11%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Calf Skin S14B3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Upper CSP-70

ΔE 0.4 · #B0A89C

Vista Paint

Zanzibar K-932

ΔE 0.7 · #B2A99E

Valspar

Smoked Oyster 6005-1C

ΔE 1.1 · #AFA69A

PPG

Sharkskin 1025-4

ΔE 1.2 · #B1AA9C

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Hills 561

ΔE 1.2 · #AEA69B

Behr

Perfect Taupe PPU18-13

ΔE 1.4 · #B5ACA1

Sherwin-Williams

Perfect Greige SW6073

ΔE 1.9 · #B7AB9F

Kilz

Fawn Doe TB-24

ΔE 2 · #B5A89C

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 2.7 · #B5AFA0

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.3 · #B7AE9D

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 3.8 · #B3AB98

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.9 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 4 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.5 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B1A99D

#9CA4B0

Analogous

#B09E9C

#B1A99D

#AEB09C

Triadic

#B1A99D

#9CB0A8

#A89CB0

Split-Complementary

#B1A99D

#9CAEB0

#9E9CB0

Tetradic

#B1A99D

#9CB09E

#9CA4B0

#B09CAE

Monochromatic

#635B4F

#8E8271

#B1A99D

#D2CDC6

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#B1A99D

#A4B09C

#9CA4B0

#A89CB0

Compound

#B1A99D

#AEB09C

#9CA4B0

#9E9CB0

Variations

Lighter

#BFB9B0

#CECAC4

#E2E0DD

Darker

#938776

#665D50

#3C362E

Saturation

#A9A6A3

#B0A89C

#D7B074

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1A99D

#AEAB9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1A99D

#AAAA9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1A99D

#B2A7A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Calf Skin 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

#C4AB91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1A99D

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B0B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7087A9

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: #B1A99D;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1A99D;

CSS Variable

--color-calf-skin: #B1A99D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calf-skin': '#B1A99D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1A99D] text-[#B1A99D]

SCSS

$calf-skin: #B1A99D;

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#AEA497 · ΔE 2.0

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#B1ADA2 · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1A99D?

#B1A99D is Calf Skin, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B1A99D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calf Skin?

Calf Skin works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Calf Skin?

Calf Skin pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Calf Skin?

You can download Calf Skin 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 Calf Skin?

The hex code is #B1A99D. In RGB it's 177, 169, 157, and in HSL it's 36°, 11%, 65%.

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