NEUTRALS

Bretz

#B3B9BE

RGB 179, 185, 190 · HSL 207°, 8%, 72% · CMYK 6, 3, 0, 25

Bretz is #B3B9BE in HEX — rgb(179, 185, 190), hsl(207°, 8%, 72%), cmyk(6%, 3%, 0%, 25%).

Bretz pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 207°, 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

HEX#B3B9BE

RGB179, 185, 190

HSL207°, 8%, 72%

HSV207°, 6%, 75%

CMYK6, 3, 0, 25

Decimal11778494

CSS RGBrgb(179, 185, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(207, 8%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bretz SN4E6

Exact match

Valspar

Voyage 4006-1B

ΔE 0.7 · #B5BBC0

Hallman-Lindsay

Let It Rain 518

ΔE 1.5 · #B6B8BD

Dunn-Edwards

Crestline DE6325

ΔE 1.6 · #B4BCBF

Benjamin Moore

Silent 1613

ΔE 1.9 · #B1B5B8

Sherwin-Williams

Jubilee SW6248

ΔE 1.9 · #ADB5B9

PPG

Smoke Screen 1038-4

ΔE 2.1 · #ADB6B9

Behr

Distant Star MQ5-31

ΔE 2.1 · #B7BEC1

Vista Paint

Dolphin Dance K-788

ΔE 2.2 · #AEB3B8

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 3 · #ABB7B9

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3 · #B2BFC5

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 3.1 · #B2B3B5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.3 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 6.4 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B3B9BE

#BDB7B2

Analogous

#B2BDBD

#B3B9BE

#B2B2BD

Triadic

#B3B9BE

#BDB2B8

#B8BDB2

Split-Complementary

#B3B9BE

#BDB2B2

#BDBDB2

Tetradic

#B3B9BE

#BDB2BD

#BDB7B2

#B2BDB2

Monochromatic

#636C74

#89929A

#B3B9BE

#DBDEE1

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#B3B9BE

#B7B2BD

#BDB7B2

#B8BDB2

Compound

#B3B9BE

#B2B2BD

#BDB7B2

#BDBDB2

Variations

Lighter

#C1C6CA

#D1D4D7

#E5E6E7

Darker

#8A949C

#5C666E

#353B40

Saturation

#B6B8B9

#B2B8BD

#91BBDE

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3B9BE

#B6B7BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3B9BE

#B8B8BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3B9BE

#B3BAB9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bretz 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

#C6B7AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3B9BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3BCCE

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.

#B59A83

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: #B3B9BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3B9BE;

CSS Variable

--color-bretz: #B3B9BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bretz': '#B3B9BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3B9BE] text-[#B3B9BE]

SCSS

$bretz: #B3B9BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3B9BE?

#B3B9BE is Bretz, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B3B9BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bretz?

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

What colors pair well with Bretz?

Bretz 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 Bretz?

You can download Bretz 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 Bretz?

The hex code is #B3B9BE. In RGB it's 179, 185, 190, and in HSL it's 207°, 8%, 72%.

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