GREYS

Zanzibar

#B2A99E

RGB 178, 169, 158 · HSL 33°, 11%, 66% · CMYK 0, 5, 11, 30

Zanzibar is #B2A99E in HEX — rgb(178, 169, 158), hsl(33°, 11%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 30%).

Zanzibar pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 33°, 11%, 66%. 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#B2A99E

RGB178, 169, 158

HSL33°, 11%, 66%

HSV33°, 11%, 70%

CMYK0, 5, 11, 30

Decimal11708830

CSS RGBrgb(178, 169, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 11%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Zanzibar K-932

Exact match

Dulux

Calf Skin S14B3

ΔE 0.7 · #B1A99D

PPG

Shadow Taupe 14-01

ΔE 0.8 · #B4AAA0

Benjamin Moore

Upper CSP-70

ΔE 0.8 · #B0A89C

Valspar

Ashen Grey 6004-1C

ΔE 1 · #B3ABA1

Behr

Perfect Taupe PPU18-13

ΔE 1.1 · #B5ACA1

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Hills 561

ΔE 1.3 · #AEA69B

Sherwin-Williams

Perfect Greige SW6073

ΔE 1.6 · #B7AB9F

Kilz

Fawn Doe TB-24

ΔE 1.7 · #B5A89C

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 3.1 · #B5AFA0

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.6 · #B7AE9D

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Stone DE6067

ΔE 3.7 · #BCAA9F

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.8 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 4.6 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.2 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.6 · #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

#B2A99E

#9FA7B2

Analogous

#B2A09F

#B2A99E

#B1B29F

Triadic

#B2A99E

#9FB2A9

#A99FB2

Split-Complementary

#B2A99E

#9FB1B2

#A09FB2

Tetradic

#B2A99E

#9FB2A0

#9FA7B2

#B29FB1

Monochromatic

#665D52

#908374

#B2A99E

#D4CFC9

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#B2A99E

#A7B29F

#9FA7B2

#A99FB2

Compound

#B2A99E

#B1B29F

#9FA7B2

#A09FB2

Variations

Lighter

#C1BAB2

#D0CBC6

#E3E1DE

Darker

#958879

#685E51

#3D372F

Saturation

#ABA9A5

#B2A99F

#D8AD78

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2A99E

#AEAB9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2A99E

#ABAB9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2A99E

#B3A7A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Zanzibar 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

#C5AB92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2A99E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B0B6

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.

#738CAB

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: #B2A99E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2A99E;

CSS Variable

--color-zanzibar: #B2A99E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zanzibar': '#B2A99E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2A99E] text-[#B2A99E]

SCSS

$zanzibar: #B2A99E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2A99E?

#B2A99E is Zanzibar, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B2A99E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zanzibar?

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

What colors pair well with Zanzibar?

Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar?

You can download Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar?

The hex code is #B2A99E. In RGB it's 178, 169, 158, and in HSL it's 33°, 11%, 66%.

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