NEUTRALS

April Thicket

#B1C1B8

RGB 177, 193, 184 · HSL 146°, 11%, 73% · CMYK 8, 0, 5, 24

April Thicket is #B1C1B8 in HEX — rgb(177, 193, 184), hsl(146°, 11%, 73%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 5%, 24%).

April Thicket pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 146°, 11%, 73%. 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#B1C1B8

RGB177, 193, 184

HSL146°, 11%, 73%

HSV146°, 8%, 76%

CMYK8, 0, 5, 24

Decimal11649464

CSS RGBrgb(177, 193, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(146, 11%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 0.9 · #B3C3B9

Dulux

Carnelian S25A2

ΔE 1.2 · #B0C3BA

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

ΔE 1.2 · #B3C4BA

Benjamin Moore

Pleasant 696

ΔE 1.6 · #B2C2B6

Valspar

April Thicket 5003-3C

ΔE 1.8 · #ABBEB4

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 1.9 · #ADBDB2

Behr

Recycled Glass MQ6-18

ΔE 1.9 · #B4BFB5

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 1.9 · #B7C3BB

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 1.9 · #B6C4BD

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 2.2 · #ADBBB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lighthouse View 476

ΔE 2.9 · #BAC5BE

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 3.3 · #AEBCAE

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.5 · #BCC8BC

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.7 · #B2BCB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#B1C1B8

#C2B3BB

Analogous

#B4C2B3

#B1C1B8

#B3C2C1

Triadic

#B1C1B8

#B9B3C2

#C2B9B3

Split-Complementary

#B1C1B8

#C1B3C2

#C2B3B4

Tetradic

#B1C1B8

#B3B4C2

#C2B3BB

#C2C1B3

Monochromatic

#627A6C

#88A092

#B1C1B8

#DDE4E0

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#B1C1B8

#B3BBC2

#C2B3BB

#C2B9B3

Compound

#B1C1B8

#B3C2C1

#C2B3BB

#C2B3B4

Variations

Lighter

#C2CEC7

#D2DAD5

#E5E9E7

Darker

#89A193

#5A7365

#34433B

Saturation

#B8BCBA

#B3C2B9

#94E0B5

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1C1B8

#BCBBB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1C1B8

#BEBEB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1C1B8

#B2BFC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

April Thicket 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

#C4BDA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1C1B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1C2C9

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.

#B686A1

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: #B1C1B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1C1B8;

CSS Variable

--color-april-thicket: #B1C1B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'april-thicket': '#B1C1B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1C1B8] text-[#B1C1B8]

SCSS

$april-thicket: #B1C1B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1C1B8?

#B1C1B8 is April Thicket, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B1C1B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with April Thicket?

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

What colors pair well with April Thicket?

April Thicket 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 April Thicket?

You can download April Thicket 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 April Thicket?

The hex code is #B1C1B8. In RGB it's 177, 193, 184, and in HSL it's 146°, 11%, 73%.

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