NEUTRALS

Recycled Glass

#B4BFB5

RGB 180, 191, 181 · HSL 125°, 8%, 73% · CMYK 6, 0, 5, 25

Recycled Glass is #B4BFB5 in HEX — rgb(180, 191, 181), hsl(125°, 8%, 73%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 25%).

Recycled Glass pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 125°, 8%, 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#B4BFB5

RGB180, 191, 181

HSL125°, 8%, 73%

HSV125°, 6%, 75%

CMYK6, 0, 5, 25

Decimal11845557

CSS RGBrgb(180, 191, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(125, 8%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Recycled Glass MQ6-18

Exact match

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 1.5 · #B6BDB3

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

ΔE 1.5 · #B6BDB3

Dulux

Irish Moor S23A2

ΔE 1.6 · #B5C0B3

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 1.8 · #B7C3BB

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 2.1 · #ADBBB2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.1 · #B3C3B9

Benjamin Moore

Pleasant 696

ΔE 2.2 · #B2C2B6

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 2.2 · #ADBDB2

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 2.6 · #B6C4BD

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

ΔE 2.6 · #B3C4BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Morning Dew historic-historic-morning-dew

ΔE 2.8 · #B0B9AC

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 3.3 · #B6BBAD

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.3 · #BCC8BC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B4BFB5

#C0B5BF

Analogous

#B9C0B5

#B4BFB5

#B5C0BB

Triadic

#B4BFB5

#B6B5C0

#C0B6B5

Split-Complementary

#B4BFB5

#BBB5C0

#C0B5B9

Tetradic

#B4BFB5

#B5B9C0

#C0B5BF

#C0BBB5

Monochromatic

#657666

#8B9C8D

#B4BFB5

#DEE3DE

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#B4BFB5

#B5BFC0

#C0B5BF

#C0B6B5

Compound

#B4BFB5

#B5C0BB

#C0B5BF

#C0B5B9

Variations

Lighter

#C4CCC4

#D3D8D3

#E6E8E6

Darker

#8C9E8D

#5D6F5F

#364137

Saturation

#B8BCB9

#B5C0B6

#95DF9B

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4BFB5

#BCBAB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4BFB5

#BDBDB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4BFB5

#B5BDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Recycled Glass 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

#C6BCA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4BFB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C1C7

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.

#B686B2

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: #B4BFB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4BFB5;

CSS Variable

--color-recycled-glass: #B4BFB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'recycled-glass': '#B4BFB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4BFB5] text-[#B4BFB5]

SCSS

$recycled-glass: #B4BFB5;

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#B0B9B2 · ΔE 2.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4BFB5?

#B4BFB5 is Recycled Glass, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B4BFB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Recycled Glass?

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

What colors pair well with Recycled Glass?

Recycled Glass 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 Recycled Glass?

You can download Recycled Glass 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 Recycled Glass?

The hex code is #B4BFB5. In RGB it's 180, 191, 181, and in HSL it's 125°, 8%, 73%.

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