NEUTRALS
Wet Ash
#B2BEB5
Wet Ash is #B2BEB5 in HEX — rgb(178, 190, 181), hsl(135°, 8%, 72%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 25%).
Wet Ash pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 135°, 8%, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Behr
Recycled Glass MQ6-18
Sherwin-Williams
Quietude SW6212
Benjamin Moore
Imperial 1571
Vista Paint
Lighthouse View C-475
Kilz
Patio Gray TB-64
Valspar
Nuance 5005-3C
Farrow & Ball
Green Blue 84
Dulux
Mossa S24A2
Dutch Boy
Fair Maiden DCP-0456
Dunn-Edwards
Patina Creek DE6297
PPG
Aquamarine Dream 1135-4
Hallman-Lindsay
Ocean Cruise 477
IKEA
IKEA181 181
Colorhouse
Metal .03 Metal-03
RAL
Agate Grey 7038
Kobra
Silver 47
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
50/100
Light
Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Quiet · Versatile
Wet Ash 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B2BEB5?
#B2BEB5 is Wet Ash, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #B2BEB5 warm or cool?
Wet Ash reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Wet Ash?
Wet Ash works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.
What colors pair well with Wet Ash?
Wet Ash 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 Wet Ash?
You can download Wet Ash 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 Wet Ash?
The hex code is #B2BEB5. In RGB it's 178, 190, 181, and in HSL it's 135°, 8%, 72%.
