NEUTRALS

Porpoise

#B4C0BE

RGB 180, 192, 190 · HSL 170°, 9%, 73% · CMYK 6, 0, 1, 25

Porpoise is #B4C0BE in HEX — rgb(180, 192, 190), hsl(170°, 9%, 73%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 1%, 25%).

Porpoise pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 170°, 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#B4C0BE

RGB180, 192, 190

HSL170°, 9%, 73%

HSV170°, 6%, 75%

CMYK6, 0, 1, 25

Decimal11845822

CSS RGBrgb(180, 192, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 9%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Porpoise 790E-3

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Whirlwind 489

ΔE 1.1 · #B6C3C1

Dunn-Edwards

Haze Blue DE6311

ΔE 1.1 · #B7C0BE

Vista Paint

Whirlwind C-488

ΔE 1.5 · #B7C3BF

Benjamin Moore

Beach 1564

ΔE 1.7 · #B4BFBA

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 1.9 · #B2BCB8

Sherwin-Williams

Niebla Azul SW9137

ΔE 2 · #B6C3C4

Valspar

Smoke Infusion 5002-1B

ΔE 2.1 · #B4BCB8

PPG

Maiden Mist 1039-2

ΔE 2.2 · #B9C0C0

Dulux

Clunies SG5H2

ΔE 2.5 · #AEBEB9

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 3 · #BEC4C3

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 4 · #B8BCB5

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.6 · #B3C3B9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.8 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.2 · #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

#B4C0BE

#C0B4B6

Analogous

#B4C0B8

#B4C0BE

#B4BCC0

Triadic

#B4C0BE

#BEB4C0

#C0BEB4

Split-Complementary

#B4C0BE

#C0B4BC

#C0B8B4

Tetradic

#B4C0BE

#B8B4C0

#C0B4B6

#BCC0B4

Monochromatic

#647874

#8A9E9A

#B4C0BE

#DEE3E2

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#B4C0BE

#B4B6C0

#C0B4B6

#C0BEB4

Compound

#B4C0BE

#B4BCC0

#C0B4B6

#C0B8B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3CDCB

#D3D9D8

#E5E8E8

Darker

#8B9F9C

#5C716D

#354240

Saturation

#B8BCBB

#B4C0BE

#95E0D3

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4C0BE

#BBBCBF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4C0BE

#BEBEBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4C0BE

#B5BFBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Porpoise 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

#C6BDAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4C0BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C2CE

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.

#B6868E

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: #B4C0BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4C0BE;

CSS Variable

--color-porpoise: #B4C0BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'porpoise': '#B4C0BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4C0BE] text-[#B4C0BE]

SCSS

$porpoise: #B4C0BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4C0BE?

#B4C0BE is Porpoise, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B4C0BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Porpoise?

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

What colors pair well with Porpoise?

Porpoise 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 Porpoise?

You can download Porpoise 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 Porpoise?

The hex code is #B4C0BE. In RGB it's 180, 192, 190, and in HSL it's 170°, 9%, 73%.

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