NEUTRALS

Pleasant

#B2C2B6

RGB 178, 194, 182 · HSL 135°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 8, 0, 6, 24

Pleasant is #B2C2B6 in HEX — rgb(178, 194, 182), hsl(135°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 6%, 24%).

Pleasant pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 135°, 12%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#B2C2B6

RGB178, 194, 182

HSL135°, 12%, 73%

HSV135°, 8%, 76%

CMYK8, 0, 6, 24

Decimal11715254

CSS RGBrgb(178, 194, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(135, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pleasant 696

Exact match

Dulux

Mossa S24A2

ΔE 0.7 · #B4C2B6

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 1.2 · #B3C3B9

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

ΔE 1.3 · #B3C4BA

Behr

Urban Putty BNC-06

ΔE 1.6 · #ADC0B3

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 1.9 · #ADBDB2

Valspar

April Thicket 5003-3C

ΔE 2.2 · #ABBEB4

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 2.5 · #AEBCAE

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 2.7 · #B7C3BB

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 2.9 · #ADBBB2

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.9 · #BCC8BC

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 3 · #B6C4BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Resting Place 462

ΔE 3.1 · #BCC8BE

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 4.5 · #B6BBAD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B2C2B6

#C2B2BE

Analogous

#B6C2B2

#B2C2B6

#B2C2BE

Triadic

#B2C2B6

#B6B2C2

#C2B6B2

Split-Complementary

#B2C2B6

#BEB2C2

#C2B2B6

Tetradic

#B2C2B6

#B2B6C2

#C2B2BE

#C2BEB2

Monochromatic

#607B67

#87A18D

#B2C2B6

#DDE4DF

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#B2C2B6

#B2BEC2

#C2B2BE

#C2B6B2

Compound

#B2C2B6

#B2C2BE

#C2B2BE

#C2B2B6

Variations

Lighter

#C1CFC5

#D1DAD4

#E5E9E6

Darker

#88A28E

#597460

#334437

Saturation

#B8BDB9

#B2C2B6

#94E1A7

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

11.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2C2B6

#BDBCB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2C2B6

#BFBFB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2C2B6

#B4C0C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pleasant 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

#C5BEA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2C2B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2C3C8

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.

#B686AA

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: #B2C2B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2C2B6;

CSS Variable

--color-pleasant: #B2C2B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pleasant': '#B2C2B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2C2B6] text-[#B2C2B6]

SCSS

$pleasant: #B2C2B6;

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#B7C6BE · ΔE 2.7

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#BBC6B7 · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2C2B6?

#B2C2B6 is Pleasant, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #B2C2B6 warm or cool?

Pleasant reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pleasant?

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

What colors pair well with Pleasant?

Pleasant 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 Pleasant?

You can download Pleasant 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 Pleasant?

The hex code is #B2C2B6. In RGB it's 178, 194, 182, and in HSL it's 135°, 12%, 73%.

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