NEUTRALS

Opalescence

#B4C0B6

RGB 180, 192, 182 · HSL 130°, 9%, 73% · CMYK 6, 0, 5, 25

Opalescence is #B4C0B6 in HEX — rgb(180, 192, 182), hsl(130°, 9%, 73%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 25%).

Opalescence pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 130°, 9%, 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#B4C0B6

RGB180, 192, 182

HSL130°, 9%, 73%

HSV130°, 6%, 75%

CMYK6, 0, 5, 25

Decimal11845814

CSS RGBrgb(180, 192, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(130, 9%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Recycled Glass MQ6-18

ΔE 0.5 · #B4BFB5

Dulux

Mossa S24A2

ΔE 1.4 · #B4C2B6

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 1.6 · #B3C3B9

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 1.6 · #B7C3BB

Benjamin Moore

Pleasant 696

ΔE 1.9 · #B2C2B6

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 2 · #B6BDB3

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

ΔE 2 · #B6BDB3

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 2.1 · #ADBDB2

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 2.1 · #ADBBB2

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

ΔE 2.1 · #B3C4BA

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 2.2 · #B6C4BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lighthouse View 476

ΔE 2.6 · #BAC5BE

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3 · #BCC8BC

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.5 · #B2BCB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.8 · #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

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

#B4C0B6

#C0B4BE

Analogous

#B8C0B4

#B4C0B6

#B4C0BC

Triadic

#B4C0B6

#B6B4C0

#C0B6B4

Split-Complementary

#B4C0B6

#BCB4C0

#C0B4B8

Tetradic

#B4C0B6

#B4B8C0

#C0B4BE

#C0BCB4

Monochromatic

#647867

#8A9E8D

#B4C0B6

#DEE3DF

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#B4C0B6

#B4BEC0

#C0B4BE

#C0B6B4

Compound

#B4C0B6

#B4C0BC

#C0B4BE

#C0B4B8

Variations

Lighter

#C3CDC5

#D3D9D4

#E5E8E6

Darker

#8B9F8E

#5C7160

#354237

Saturation

#B8BCB9

#B4C0B6

#95E0A1

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

11.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4C0B6

#BCBBB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4C0B6

#BEBEB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4C0B6

#B5BEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Opalescence 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

#C6BDA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4C0B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C2C8

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.

#B686AE

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: #B4C0B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4C0B6;

CSS Variable

--color-opalescence: #B4C0B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'opalescence': '#B4C0B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4C0B6] text-[#B4C0B6]

SCSS

$opalescence: #B4C0B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4C0B6?

#B4C0B6 is Opalescence, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B4C0B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Opalescence?

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

What colors pair well with Opalescence?

Opalescence 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 Opalescence?

You can download Opalescence 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 Opalescence?

The hex code is #B4C0B6. In RGB it's 180, 192, 182, and in HSL it's 130°, 9%, 73%.

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