NEUTRALS

Milton Moon

#B1B4B3

RGB 177, 180, 179 · HSL 160°, 2%, 70% · CMYK 2, 0, 1, 29

Milton Moon is #B1B4B3 in HEX — rgb(177, 180, 179), hsl(160°, 2%, 70%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 29%).

Milton Moon pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 160°, 2%, 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#B1B4B3

RGB177, 180, 179

HSL160°, 2%, 70%

HSV160°, 2%, 71%

CMYK2, 0, 1, 29

Decimal11646131

CSS RGBrgb(177, 180, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 2%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Milton Moon SN4G2

Exact match

Behr

Metropolis N140-3

ΔE 0.9 · #B0B2B2

Sherwin-Williams

Online SW7072

ΔE 0.9 · #B0B5B5

Benjamin Moore

Marina 1599

ΔE 1.2 · #AEB4B4

Valspar

Polished Silver 4008-1B

ΔE 1.4 · #B4B8B7

PPG

Stargazer 1011-3

ΔE 1.8 · #AFB4B6

Vista Paint

Rand Moon C-531

ΔE 1.8 · #B6B6B3

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 1.8 · #B2B3B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Rand Moon 532

ΔE 2 · #B7B7B4

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 2.6 · #B9BABA

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.5 · #B5B8B1

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 3.6 · #ABB7B9

Farrow & Ball

Lamp Room Gray 88

ΔE 4.2 · #B2B1A9

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.1 · #B6B2A9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 5.5 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B1B4B3

#B4B1B2

Analogous

#B1B4B1

#B1B4B3

#B1B4B4

Triadic

#B1B4B3

#B3B1B4

#B4B3B1

Split-Complementary

#B1B4B3

#B4B1B4

#B4B1B1

Tetradic

#B1B4B3

#B1B1B4

#B4B1B2

#B4B4B1

Monochromatic

#646867

#8A8F8D

#B1B4B3

#D8DAD9

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#B1B4B3

#B1B2B4

#B4B1B2

#B4B3B1

Compound

#B1B4B3

#B1B4B4

#B4B1B2

#B4B1B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1C3C2

#D0D2D1

#E4E5E4

Darker

#8C9190

#606463

#383A3A

Saturation

#B2B3B3

#B1B4B3

#8BDAC0

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1B4B3

#B3B3B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1B4B3

#B3B3B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1B4B3

#B1B4B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Milton Moon 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

#C4B4A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1B4B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B9C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#B27E8F

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: #B1B4B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1B4B3;

CSS Variable

--color-milton-moon: #B1B4B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'milton-moon': '#B1B4B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1B4B3] text-[#B1B4B3]

SCSS

$milton-moon: #B1B4B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1B4B3?

#B1B4B3 is Milton Moon, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B1B4B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Milton Moon?

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

What colors pair well with Milton Moon?

Milton Moon 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 Milton Moon?

You can download Milton Moon 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 Milton Moon?

The hex code is #B1B4B3. In RGB it's 177, 180, 179, and in HSL it's 160°, 2%, 70%.

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