NEUTRALS

Misty Blue

#B4C4C3

RGB 180, 196, 195 · HSL 176°, 12%, 74% · CMYK 8, 0, 1, 23

Misty Blue is #B4C4C3 in HEX — rgb(180, 196, 195), hsl(176°, 12%, 74%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 1%, 23%).

Misty Blue pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 176°, 12%, 74%. 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#B4C4C3

RGB180, 196, 195

HSL176°, 12%, 74%

HSV176°, 8%, 77%

CMYK8, 0, 1, 23

Decimal11846851

CSS RGBrgb(180, 196, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(176, 12%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Whirlwind 489

ΔE 1.2 · #B6C3C1

Vista Paint

Appleton C-1358

ΔE 1.4 · #B1C5C4

Sherwin-Williams

Niebla Azul SW9137

ΔE 1.5 · #B6C3C4

Dunn-Edwards

Blustery Wind DE6304

ΔE 1.7 · #B6C5C1

Benjamin Moore

Wales 1585

ΔE 1.8 · #BAC6C4

PPG

Misty Surf 1034-4

ΔE 1.9 · #B5C8C9

Behr

Porpoise 790E-3

ΔE 1.9 · #B4C0BE

Dulux

Alpine Haze S29A2

ΔE 2.7 · #ABBFC0

Kilz

Wild Arctic RE210-02

ΔE 3.2 · #BFCBCB

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.7 · #B2BCB8

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 3.8 · #BBCDC8

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.9 · #C1CDCD

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.2 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.9 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#B4C4C3

#C5B5B6

Analogous

#B5C5BC

#B4C4C3

#B5BEC5

Triadic

#B4C4C3

#C4B5C5

#C5C4B5

Split-Complementary

#B4C4C3

#C5B5BE

#C5BCB5

Tetradic

#B4C4C3

#BCB5C5

#C5B5B6

#BEC5B5

Monochromatic

#637E7C

#8AA3A1

#B4C4C3

#E0E6E6

#F1F4F4

Rectangle

#B4C4C3

#B5B6C5

#C5B5B6

#C5C4B5

Compound

#B4C4C3

#B5BEC5

#C5B5B6

#C5BCB5

Variations

Lighter

#C4D0CF

#D3DBDB

#E6EAE9

Darker

#8AA4A2

#5A7574

#344544

Saturation

#BABFBF

#B5C5C4

#98E2DD

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4C4C3

#BDBFC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4C4C3

#C1C1C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4C4C3

#B5C4C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Misty Blue 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

#C6C0AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4C4C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C5D2

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.

#B8898C

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: #B4C4C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4C4C3;

CSS Variable

--color-misty-blue: #B4C4C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty-blue': '#B4C4C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4C4C3] text-[#B4C4C3]

SCSS

$misty-blue: #B4C4C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4C4C3?

#B4C4C3 is Misty Blue, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B4C4C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Misty Blue?

Misty Blue 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 Misty Blue?

You can download Misty Blue 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 Misty Blue?

The hex code is #B4C4C3. In RGB it's 180, 196, 195, and in HSL it's 176°, 12%, 74%.

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