GREYS

Bashful Emu

#B2B0AC

RGB 178, 176, 172 · HSL 40°, 4%, 69% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 30

Bashful Emu is #B2B0AC in HEX — rgb(178, 176, 172), hsl(40°, 4%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 30%).

Bashful Emu pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 40°, 4%, 69%. 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#B2B0AC

RGB178, 176, 172

HSL40°, 4%, 69%

HSV40°, 3%, 70%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 30

Decimal11710636

CSS RGBrgb(178, 176, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 4%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Praise Giving 540

ΔE 0.7 · #B2B1AE

Vista Paint

Praise Giving C-539

ΔE 0.7 · #B4B2AE

Benjamin Moore

Baltic 1467

ΔE 1.1 · #B5B3AF

Dulux

Diffused Grey SN4B7

ΔE 1.2 · #AFB0AC

Kilz

Postcard TB-25

ΔE 1.7 · #B6B3B1

Behr

Classic 770B-4

ΔE 1.7 · #B7B1AC

PPG

Slate Pebble 1005-4

ΔE 2 · #B4ADA9

Farrow & Ball

Lamp Room Gray 88

ΔE 2.2 · #B2B1A9

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Clouds SW7658

ΔE 2.6 · #B7B7B2

Valspar

Rocky Bluffs 4003-1C

ΔE 2.6 · #ADA9A4

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.9 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.5 · #B5B8B1

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 3.7 · #A9AAAB

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.7 · #A5A5A5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 5.5 · #BEBFB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B2B0AC

#ADAFB3

Analogous

#B3AEAD

#B2B0AC

#B2B3AD

Triadic

#B2B0AC

#ADB3B1

#B1ADB3

Split-Complementary

#B2B0AC

#ADB2B3

#AEADB3

Tetradic

#B2B0AC

#ADB3AE

#ADAFB3

#B3ADB2

Monochromatic

#67655F

#8E8B85

#B2B0AC

#D8D7D5

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#B2B0AC

#AFB3AD

#ADAFB3

#B1ADB3

Compound

#B2B0AC

#B2B3AD

#ADAFB3

#AEADB3

Variations

Lighter

#C2C1BD

#D1D0CE

#E4E4E3

Darker

#928E88

#65625D

#3B3936

Saturation

#B1B0AF

#B3B1AD

#D9BE87

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2B0AC

#B1B0AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2B0AC

#B0B0AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2B0AC

#B2AFB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bashful Emu 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

#C5B19C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2B0AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B6C0

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.

#7B8DB0

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: #B2B0AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2B0AC;

CSS Variable

--color-bashful-emu: #B2B0AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bashful-emu': '#B2B0AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2B0AC] text-[#B2B0AC]

SCSS

$bashful-emu: #B2B0AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2B0AC?

#B2B0AC is Bashful Emu, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B2B0AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bashful Emu?

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

What colors pair well with Bashful Emu?

Bashful Emu 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 Bashful Emu?

You can download Bashful Emu 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 Bashful Emu?

The hex code is #B2B0AC. In RGB it's 178, 176, 172, and in HSL it's 40°, 4%, 69%.

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