NEUTRALS

Grey Brook

#B2BDC2

RGB 178, 189, 194 · HSL 199°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 8, 3, 0, 24

Grey Brook is #B2BDC2 in HEX — rgb(178, 189, 194), hsl(199°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(8%, 3%, 0%, 24%).

Grey Brook pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 199°, 12%, 73%. 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#B2BDC2

RGB178, 189, 194

HSL199°, 12%, 73%

HSV199°, 8%, 76%

CMYK8, 3, 0, 24

Decimal11713986

CSS RGBrgb(178, 189, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(199, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Grey Brook 5001-1B

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 1.1 · #B2BFC5

PPG

Stormy 10-14

ΔE 1.2 · #B0BCC3

Dunn-Edwards

Crestline DE6325

ΔE 1.5 · #B4BCBF

Dulux

Silver City SG5B1

ΔE 1.6 · #B6BDC3

Behr

Distant Star MQ5-31

ΔE 1.9 · #B7BEC1

Sherwin-Williams

Krypton SW6247

ΔE 2 · #B8C0C3

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1620

ΔE 2.1 · #B2C0C8

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 2.9 · #ABB7B9

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 3.2 · #A7B9BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Let It Rain 518

ΔE 3.4 · #B6B8BD

Vista Paint

Dolphin Dance K-788

ΔE 3.9 · #AEB3B8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.5 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 6.2 · #9FB4B4

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 6.5 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B2BDC2

#C2B7B2

Analogous

#B2C2BF

#B2BDC2

#B2B5C2

Triadic

#B2BDC2

#C2B2BD

#BDC2B2

Split-Complementary

#B2BDC2

#C2B2B5

#C2BFB2

Tetradic

#B2BDC2

#BFB2C2

#C2B7B2

#B5C2B2

Monochromatic

#60727B

#8799A1

#B2BDC2

#DDE2E4

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#B2BDC2

#B7B2C2

#C2B7B2

#BDC2B2

Compound

#B2BDC2

#B2B5C2

#C2B7B2

#C2BFB2

Variations

Lighter

#C1CACF

#D1D7DA

#E5E8E9

Darker

#889AA2

#596B74

#333F44

Saturation

#B8BBBD

#B2BDC2

#94C8E1

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2BDC2

#B8BAC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2BDC2

#BBBBC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2BDC2

#B2BEBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Brook 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

#C5BAAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2BDC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2BFD1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#B69586

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: #B2BDC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2BDC2;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-brook: #B2BDC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-brook': '#B2BDC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2BDC2] text-[#B2BDC2]

SCSS

$grey-brook: #B2BDC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2BDC2?

#B2BDC2 is Grey Brook, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B2BDC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Brook?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Brook?

Grey Brook 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 Grey Brook?

You can download Grey Brook 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 Grey Brook?

The hex code is #B2BDC2. In RGB it's 178, 189, 194, and in HSL it's 199°, 12%, 73%.

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