NEUTRALS

Grey Brook

#B4BFC2

RGB 180, 191, 194 · HSL 193°, 10%, 73% · CMYK 7, 2, 0, 24

Grey Brook is #B4BFC2 in HEX — rgb(180, 191, 194), hsl(193°, 10%, 73%), cmyk(7%, 2%, 0%, 24%).

Grey Brook pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 193°, 10%, 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#B4BFC2

RGB180, 191, 194

HSL193°, 10%, 73%

HSV193°, 7%, 76%

CMYK7, 2, 0, 24

Decimal11845570

CSS RGBrgb(180, 191, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 10%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Krypton SW6247

ΔE 1.2 · #B8C0C3

Valspar

Grey Brook 5001-1B

ΔE 1.3 · #B2BDC2

Dunn-Edwards

Crestline DE6325

ΔE 1.4 · #B4BCBF

Behr

Distant Star MQ5-31

ΔE 1.4 · #B7BEC1

PPG

Gray Frost 1012-4

ΔE 1.5 · #B8BFC2

Dulux

Silver Pony SG6C2

ΔE 1.5 · #B7BEC2

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 1.7 · #B2BFC5

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1592

ΔE 2 · #B5BCBD

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 2.5 · #BCC1C3

Vista Paint

Tudor Ice C-1357

ΔE 3 · #BAC7C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Whirlwind 489

ΔE 3 · #B6C3C1

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 3.1 · #ABB7B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.8 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 5.2 · #C1CDCD

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 6.4 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B4BFC2

#C1B6B3

Analogous

#B3C1BD

#B4BFC2

#B3B7C1

Triadic

#B4BFC2

#C1B3BE

#BEC1B3

Split-Complementary

#B4BFC2

#C1B3B7

#C1BDB3

Tetradic

#B4BFC2

#BDB3C1

#C1B6B3

#B7C1B3

Monochromatic

#637479

#899A9F

#B4BFC2

#DDE2E3

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#B4BFC2

#B6B3C1

#C1B6B3

#BEC1B3

Compound

#B4BFC2

#B3B7C1

#C1B6B3

#C1BDB3

Variations

Lighter

#C2CBCD

#D2D8D9

#E5E8E9

Darker

#8A9BA0

#5B6D72

#353F42

Saturation

#B8BBBC

#B3BEC1

#94D0E0

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4BFC2

#BABCC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4BFC2

#BDBDC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4BFC2

#B4BFBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Brook 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

#C6BCAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4BFC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C1D1

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.

#B69186

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: #B4BFC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4BFC2;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-brook: #B4BFC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-brook': '#B4BFC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4BFC2] text-[#B4BFC2]

SCSS

$grey-brook: #B4BFC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4BFC2?

#B4BFC2 is Grey Brook, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B4BFC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Brook?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Brook?

Grey Brook 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 Grey Brook?

You can download Grey Brook 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 Grey Brook?

The hex code is #B4BFC2. In RGB it's 180, 191, 194, and in HSL it's 193°, 10%, 73%.

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