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Hardwick White

#B5AFA0

RGB 181, 175, 160 · HSL 43°, 12%, 67% · CMYK 0, 3, 12, 29

Hardwick White is #B5AFA0 in HEX — rgb(181, 175, 160), hsl(43°, 12%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 12%, 29%).

Hardwick White pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 12%, 67%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B5AFA0

RGB181, 175, 160

HSL43°, 12%, 67%

HSV43°, 12%, 71%

CMYK0, 3, 12, 29

Decimal11906976

CSS RGBrgb(181, 175, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 12%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

Exact match

Behr

Stone Walkway QE-35

ΔE 0.5 · #B5AF9F

Valspar

Hunter's White 6002-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #B2AE9F

Vista Paint

Homespun Linen K-948

ΔE 1.2 · #B3AC9E

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Gray SW0049

ΔE 1.2 · #B8B2A2

Dulux

Mangaweka Half NZ9D6

ΔE 1.6 · #B9B1A4

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 1.6 · #B7AE9D

Benjamin Moore

Valley AC-35

ΔE 1.7 · #B7B0A4

PPG

Sharkskin 1025-4

ΔE 1.9 · #B1AA9C

Dunn-Edwards

Flintstone DE6221

ΔE 2.1 · #BBB3A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Marshy Habitat 204

ΔE 2.2 · #B8AEA2

Kilz

Driftwood Gray LK100

ΔE 2.8 · #B6B0A6

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.5 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 4.3 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B5AFA0

#A1A6B5

Analogous

#B5A5A1

#B5AFA0

#B1B5A1

Triadic

#B5AFA0

#A1B5AF

#AFA1B5

Split-Complementary

#B5AFA0

#A1B1B5

#A5A1B5

Tetradic

#B5AFA0

#A1B5A5

#A1A6B5

#B5A1B1

Monochromatic

#6A6353

#938B76

#B5AFA0

#D7D3CC

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#B5AFA0

#A6B5A1

#A1A6B5

#AFA1B5

Compound

#B5AFA0

#B1B5A1

#A1A6B5

#A5A1B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4BFB4

#D2CFC7

#E4E3DF

Darker

#988F7A

#6A6352

#3E3A2F

Saturation

#AEACA8

#B5AFA1

#DABF7C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5AFA0

#B4B0A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5AFA0

#B0B0A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5AFA0

#B6ADAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hardwick White brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C7B093

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5AFA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B5B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7685AD

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: #B5AFA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5AFA0;

CSS Variable

--color-hardwick-white: #B5AFA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hardwick-white': '#B5AFA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5AFA0] text-[#B5AFA0]

SCSS

$hardwick-white: #B5AFA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5AFA0?

#B5AFA0 is Hardwick White, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B5AFA0 warm or cool?

Hardwick White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hardwick White?

Hardwick White works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Hardwick White?

Hardwick White pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Hardwick White?

You can download Hardwick White 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 Hardwick White?

The hex code is #B5AFA0. In RGB it's 181, 175, 160, and in HSL it's 43°, 12%, 67%.

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