NEUTRALS

Mediterranean Dusk

#B3C3BD

RGB 179, 195, 189 · HSL 158°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 8, 0, 3, 24

Mediterranean Dusk is #B3C3BD in HEX — rgb(179, 195, 189), hsl(158°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 3%, 24%).

Mediterranean Dusk pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 158°, 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#B3C3BD

RGB179, 195, 189

HSL158°, 12%, 73%

HSV158°, 8%, 76%

CMYK8, 0, 3, 24

Decimal11781053

CSS RGBrgb(179, 195, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(158, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 1 · #B6C4BD

Benjamin Moore

Sylvan CSP-740

ΔE 1.8 · #B8C7BF

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 1.8 · #B7C3BB

Dulux

Droplet S26A2

ΔE 1.9 · #AFC3BB

Behr

Dew HDC-NT-25

ΔE 2 · #B1BEB9

Hallman-Lindsay

Lighthouse View 476

ΔE 2.1 · #BAC5BE

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.2 · #B3C3B9

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

ΔE 2.2 · #B3C4BA

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.2 · #B2BCB8

Valspar

April Thicket 5003-3C

ΔE 3.3 · #ABBEB4

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 3.4 · #ADBBB2

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 3.6 · #ADBDB2

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 4 · #BCC8BC

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 4.2 · #B6BDB3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#B3C3BD

#C2B2B8

Analogous

#B2C2B4

#B3C3BD

#B2C0C2

Triadic

#B3C3BD

#BCB2C2

#C2BCB2

Split-Complementary

#B3C3BD

#C2B2C0

#C2B4B2

Tetradic

#B3C3BD

#B4B2C2

#C2B2B8

#C0C2B2

Monochromatic

#607B71

#87A197

#B3C3BD

#DDE4E1

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#B3C3BD

#B2B8C2

#C2B2B8

#C2BCB2

Compound

#B3C3BD

#B2C0C2

#C2B2B8

#C2B4B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1CFCA

#D1DAD7

#E5E9E7

Darker

#88A298

#59746A

#33443E

Saturation

#B8BDBB

#B2C2BC

#94E1C4

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B3C3BD

#BDBDBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B3C3BD

#C0C0BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B3C3BD

#B4C2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mediterranean Dusk 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

#C6BFA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B3C3BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B3C4CD

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.

#B68698

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: #B3C3BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B3C3BD;

CSS Variable

--color-mediterranean-dusk: #B3C3BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mediterranean-dusk': '#B3C3BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B3C3BD] text-[#B3C3BD]

SCSS

$mediterranean-dusk: #B3C3BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3C3BD?

#B3C3BD is Mediterranean Dusk, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B3C3BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mediterranean Dusk?

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

What colors pair well with Mediterranean Dusk?

Mediterranean Dusk 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 Mediterranean Dusk?

You can download Mediterranean Dusk 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 Mediterranean Dusk?

The hex code is #B3C3BD. In RGB it's 179, 195, 189, and in HSL it's 158°, 12%, 73%.

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