NEUTRALS

Sleepy

#B2B8B1

RGB 178, 184, 177 · HSL 111°, 5%, 71% · CMYK 3, 0, 4, 28

Sleepy is #B2B8B1 in HEX — rgb(178, 184, 177), hsl(111°, 5%, 71%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 28%).

Sleepy pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 111°, 5%, 71%. 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#B2B8B1

RGB178, 184, 177

HSL111°, 5%, 71%

HSV111°, 4%, 72%

CMYK3, 0, 4, 28

Decimal11712689

CSS RGBrgb(178, 184, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(111, 5%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Verdigris PPU12-14

ΔE 0.8 · #B0B8B1

Sherwin-Williams

Silvermist SW7621

ΔE 0.9 · #B0B8B2

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 1.1 · #B5B8B1

Benjamin Moore

Imperial 1571

ΔE 1.2 · #B1BAB3

Dulux

Gamelan SG5E2

ΔE 1.4 · #AFB6B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Fossilized 581

ΔE 1.6 · #B6B8B0

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 1.8 · #B8BCB5

Vista Paint

Fossilized C-580

ΔE 2 · #B3B6AC

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 2.3 · #B6BDB3

Valspar

Smoke Infusion 5002-1B

ΔE 2.3 · #B4BCB8

PPG

Gray Stone 1009-4

ΔE 2.3 · #B7B9B5

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 2.5 · #B2BCB8

Dunn-Edwards

Pebble Walk DE6277

ΔE 3.2 · #AFB2A7

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.2 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 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

#B2B8B1

#B8B1B9

Analogous

#B6B9B1

#B2B8B1

#B1B9B4

Triadic

#B2B8B1

#B1B2B9

#B9B1B2

Split-Complementary

#B2B8B1

#B4B1B9

#B9B1B6

Tetradic

#B2B8B1

#B1B6B9

#B8B1B9

#B9B4B1

Monochromatic

#656E63

#8B9489

#B2B8B1

#DADDDA

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#B2B8B1

#B1B9B8

#B8B1B9

#B9B1B2

Compound

#B2B8B1

#B1B9B4

#B8B1B9

#B9B1B6

Variations

Lighter

#C2C7C1

#D1D5D1

#E4E6E4

Darker

#8D978B

#60695E

#383D37

Saturation

#B4B6B4

#B2B9B1

#9ADC8E

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2B8B1

#B6B5B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2B8B1

#B7B7B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2B8B1

#B3B7B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sleepy 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

#C5B7A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2B8B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2BCC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#AC81B3

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: #B2B8B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2B8B1;

CSS Variable

--color-sleepy: #B2B8B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sleepy': '#B2B8B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2B8B1] text-[#B2B8B1]

SCSS

$sleepy: #B2B8B1;

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#B0B9B2 · ΔE 1.1

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#B0B9B3 · ΔE 1.2

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#B0B8AE · ΔE 1.8

Sea Haze

#B3B5AB · ΔE 2.4

Coventry Gray

#B8BAB6 · ΔE 2.5

Gray Horse

#B9BBB1 · ΔE 2.6

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#BABDB8 · ΔE 2.6

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#BBBEB8 · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2B8B1?

#B2B8B1 is Sleepy, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B2B8B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sleepy?

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

What colors pair well with Sleepy?

Sleepy 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 Sleepy?

You can download Sleepy 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 Sleepy?

The hex code is #B2B8B1. In RGB it's 178, 184, 177, and in HSL it's 111°, 5%, 71%.

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