GREYS

Dreyfus

#B2ABA1

RGB 178, 171, 161 · HSL 35°, 10%, 66% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 30

Dreyfus is #B2ABA1 in HEX — rgb(178, 171, 161), hsl(35°, 10%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 30%).

Dreyfus pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 35°, 10%, 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#B2ABA1

RGB178, 171, 161

HSL35°, 10%, 66%

HSV35°, 10%, 70%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 30

Decimal11709345

CSS RGBrgb(178, 171, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 10%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grey Destiny SN3F6

ΔE 0.4 · #B3ABA1

Valspar

Ashen Grey 6004-1C

ΔE 0.4 · #B3ABA1

PPG

Greyhound 1008-3

ΔE 0.5 · #B2ACA2

Sherwin-Williams

Pussywillow SW7643

ΔE 1.1 · #B2ADA4

Vista Paint

Zanzibar K-932

ΔE 1.1 · #B2A99E

Behr

Perfect Taupe PPU18-13

ΔE 1.1 · #B5ACA1

Benjamin Moore

Museum CSP-40

ΔE 1.4 · #B1ADA4

Kilz

Driftwood Gray LK100

ΔE 1.8 · #B6B0A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Hills 561

ΔE 1.9 · #AEA69B

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.7 · #B6B2A9

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 3 · #B5AFA0

Dunn-Edwards

Drifting DEC770

ΔE 3.8 · #BEB4A8

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 4 · #B7AE9D

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 5.2 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.6 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#B2ABA1

#A0A7B1

Analogous

#B1A1A0

#B2ABA1

#B0B1A0

Triadic

#B2ABA1

#A0B1AA

#AAA0B1

Split-Complementary

#B2ABA1

#A0B0B1

#A1A0B1

Tetradic

#B2ABA1

#A0B1A1

#A0A7B1

#B1A0B0

Monochromatic

#655D53

#8F8476

#B2ABA1

#D3CFCA

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#B2ABA1

#A7B1A0

#A0A7B1

#AAA0B1

Compound

#B2ABA1

#B0B1A0

#A0A7B1

#A1A0B1

Variations

Lighter

#C1BBB3

#CFCCC7

#E3E1DF

Darker

#93897A

#675E52

#3C3730

Saturation

#ABA9A6

#B1AAA0

#D8B079

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2ABA1

#AFADA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2ABA1

#ACACA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2ABA1

#B3AAAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dreyfus 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

#C5AD94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2ABA1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B2B8

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.

#738AAB

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: #B2ABA1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2ABA1;

CSS Variable

--color-dreyfus: #B2ABA1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dreyfus': '#B2ABA1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2ABA1] text-[#B2ABA1]

SCSS

$dreyfus: #B2ABA1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2ABA1?

#B2ABA1 is Dreyfus, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B2ABA1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dreyfus?

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

What colors pair well with Dreyfus?

Dreyfus 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 Dreyfus?

You can download Dreyfus 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 Dreyfus?

The hex code is #B2ABA1. In RGB it's 178, 171, 161, and in HSL it's 35°, 10%, 66%.

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