GREYS

Waltzing

#B3B7AD

RGB 179, 183, 173 · HSL 84°, 6%, 70% · CMYK 2, 0, 5, 28

Waltzing is #B3B7AD in HEX — rgb(179, 183, 173), hsl(84°, 6%, 70%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 5%, 28%).

Waltzing pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 84°, 6%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#B3B7AD

RGB179, 183, 173

HSL84°, 6%, 70%

HSV84°, 5%, 72%

CMYK2, 0, 5, 28

Decimal11777965

CSS RGBrgb(179, 183, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 6%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Waltzing SG5F2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fossilized C-580

ΔE 0.5 · #B3B6AC

Benjamin Moore

Sea 2137-50

ΔE 0.8 · #B4B6AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Fossilized 581

ΔE 1.4 · #B6B8B0

Behr

Nightingale Gray N200-3

ΔE 1.4 · #B7B8AD

Sherwin-Williams

Oyster Bay SW6206

ΔE 1.6 · #AEB3A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 1.8 · #B5B8B1

Dunn-Edwards

Pebble Walk DE6277

ΔE 1.9 · #AFB2A7

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #B6BDB3

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 2.3 · #B6BDB3

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 2.5 · #B6BBAD

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.5 · #B8BCB5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.3 · #B6B2A9

PPG

Ghost Writer 1007-3

ΔE 3.5 · #BCB7AD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B3B7AD

#B2AEB7

Analogous

#B7B6AE

#B3B7AD

#AFB7AE

Triadic

#B3B7AD

#AEB3B7

#B7AEB3

Split-Complementary

#B3B7AD

#AEAFB7

#B6AEB7

Tetradic

#B3B7AD

#AEB7B6

#B2AEB7

#B7AEAF

Monochromatic

#676C60

#8E9385

#B3B7AD

#D9DBD6

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#B3B7AD

#AEB7B2

#B2AEB7

#B7AEB3

Compound

#B3B7AD

#AFB7AE

#B2AEB7

#B6AEB7

Variations

Lighter

#C3C5BE

#D2D3CF

#E4E5E3

Darker

#909688

#63695C

#3A3D35

Saturation

#B3B4B1

#B3B7AE

#BBDB8A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3B7AD

#B7B5AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3B7AD

#B6B6AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3B7AD

#B4B5B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Waltzing 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

#C6B69D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3B7AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3BBC1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#937EB2

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: #B3B7AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3B7AD;

CSS Variable

--color-waltzing: #B3B7AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'waltzing': '#B3B7AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3B7AD] text-[#B3B7AD]

SCSS

$waltzing: #B3B7AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3B7AD?

#B3B7AD is Waltzing, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B3B7AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Waltzing?

Waltzing works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Waltzing?

Waltzing pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Waltzing?

You can download Waltzing 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 Waltzing?

The hex code is #B3B7AD. In RGB it's 179, 183, 173, and in HSL it's 84°, 6%, 70%.

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