NEUTRALS

Jolene

#B2C1C2

RGB 178, 193, 194 · HSL 184°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 8, 1, 0, 24

Jolene is #B2C1C2 in HEX — rgb(178, 193, 194), hsl(184°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(8%, 1%, 0%, 24%).

Jolene pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 184°, 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#B2C1C2

RGB178, 193, 194

HSL184°, 12%, 73%

HSV184°, 8%, 76%

CMYK8, 1, 0, 24

Decimal11715010

CSS RGBrgb(178, 193, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pewter Mug 770E-3

ΔE 0.9 · #B0C1C3

Sherwin-Williams

Niebla Azul SW9137

ΔE 1.1 · #B6C3C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Indulgence 483

ΔE 1.8 · #AFC2C1

Dulux

Alpine Haze S29A2

ΔE 2.1 · #ABBFC0

Vista Paint

Indulgence C-482

ΔE 2.2 · #AFC2C0

Benjamin Moore

Wedgewood HC-146

ΔE 2.3 · #ADC0BE

PPG

Misty Surf 1034-4

ΔE 2.6 · #B5C8C9

Dunn-Edwards

Haze Blue DE6311

ΔE 2.6 · #B7C0BE

Valspar

Grey Brook 5001-1B

ΔE 2.8 · #B2BDC2

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 2.9 · #B2BFC5

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.5 · #B2BCB8

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 3.7 · #BCC1C3

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.7 · #C1CDCD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.7 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 6 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B2C1C2

#C2B3B2

Analogous

#B2C2BB

#B2C1C2

#B2B9C2

Triadic

#B2C1C2

#C2B2C1

#C1C2B2

Split-Complementary

#B2C1C2

#C2B2B9

#C2BBB2

Tetradic

#B2C1C2

#BBB2C2

#C2B3B2

#B9C2B2

Monochromatic

#60797B

#879FA1

#B2C1C2

#DDE4E4

#F1F4F4

Rectangle

#B2C1C2

#B3B2C2

#C2B3B2

#C1C2B2

Compound

#B2C1C2

#B2B9C2

#C2B3B2

#C2BBB2

Variations

Lighter

#C1CECF

#D1D9DA

#E5E9E9

Darker

#88A1A2

#597274

#334344

Saturation

#B8BCBD

#B2C1C2

#94DCE1

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2C1C2

#BBBCC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2C1C2

#BFBFC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2C1C2

#B2C1C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Jolene 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

#C5BDAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2C1C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2C2D1

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.

#B68986

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: #B2C1C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2C1C2;

CSS Variable

--color-jolene: #B2C1C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jolene': '#B2C1C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2C1C2] text-[#B2C1C2]

SCSS

$jolene: #B2C1C2;

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#B5C8C9 · ΔE 2.6

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#B3C8C8 · ΔE 3.0

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#ADC3C8 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2C1C2?

#B2C1C2 is Jolene, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B2C1C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jolene?

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

What colors pair well with Jolene?

Jolene 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 Jolene?

You can download Jolene 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 Jolene?

The hex code is #B2C1C2. In RGB it's 178, 193, 194, and in HSL it's 184°, 12%, 73%.

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