NEUTRALS

Veiled Delight

#B2B0BD

RGB 178, 176, 189 · HSL 249°, 9%, 72% · CMYK 6, 7, 0, 26

Veiled Delight is #B2B0BD in HEX — rgb(178, 176, 189), hsl(249°, 9%, 72%), cmyk(6%, 7%, 0%, 26%).

Veiled Delight pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 249°, 9%, 72%. 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#B2B0BD

RGB178, 176, 189

HSL249°, 9%, 72%

HSV249°, 7%, 74%

CMYK6, 7, 0, 26

Decimal11710653

CSS RGBrgb(178, 176, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(249, 9%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Veiled Delight S43B2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2117-50

ΔE 1.6 · #B1ADBC

Vista Paint

Buffed Plum C-1316

ΔE 1.9 · #AFAFB9

PPG

Glistening Gray 1043-4

ΔE 2 · #B1B3BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Buffed Plum 1317

ΔE 2.1 · #AEAFB9

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #B8B0BC

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 3.6 · #A6ACB8

Behr

Aster PPU16-9

ΔE 3.8 · #BEB7C1

Dunn-Edwards

Spacious Sky DE5919

ΔE 4.3 · #AEB5C7

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 4.7 · #AAB1B8

Kilz

Hazy Purple RB230-02

ΔE 4.8 · #A2A5B2

Sherwin-Williams

Swanky Gray SW6261

ΔE 4.9 · #B5B1B5

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 6.9 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 7.9 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 9 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B2B0BD

#BCBEB1

Analogous

#B1B6BE

#B2B0BD

#BAB1BE

Triadic

#B2B0BD

#BEB3B1

#B1BEB3

Split-Complementary

#B2B0BD

#BEBAB1

#B6BEB1

Tetradic

#B2B0BD

#BEB1B6

#BCBEB1

#B1BEBA

Monochromatic

#646175

#8A879B

#B2B0BD

#DCDBE1

#F1F1F3

Rectangle

#B2B0BD

#BEB1BC

#BCBEB1

#B1BEB3

Compound

#B2B0BD

#BAB1BE

#BCBEB1

#B6BEB1

Variations

Lighter

#C2C1CB

#D2D1D7

#E5E4E8

Darker

#8C899D

#5E5B6F

#363541

Saturation

#B6B6BA

#B3B1BE

#9C91DF

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2B0BD

#AFB2BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2B0BD

#B0B0BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2B0BD

#B1B2B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Veiled Delight 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

#C5B1A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2B0BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B6CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#ADB583

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: #B2B0BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2B0BD;

CSS Variable

--color-veiled-delight: #B2B0BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'veiled-delight': '#B2B0BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2B0BD] text-[#B2B0BD]

SCSS

$veiled-delight: #B2B0BD;

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#C1B9C4 · ΔE 4.5

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#AFA8AE · ΔE 5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2B0BD?

#B2B0BD is Veiled Delight, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B2B0BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Veiled Delight?

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

What colors pair well with Veiled Delight?

Veiled Delight 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 Veiled Delight?

You can download Veiled Delight 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 Veiled Delight?

The hex code is #B2B0BD. In RGB it's 178, 176, 189, and in HSL it's 249°, 9%, 72%.

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