NEUTRALS

Wolfram

#B5B6B7

RGB 181, 182, 183 · HSL 210°, 1%, 71% · CMYK 1, 1, 0, 28

Wolfram is #B5B6B7 in HEX — rgb(181, 182, 183), hsl(210°, 1%, 71%), cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 28%).

Wolfram pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 1%, 71%. 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#B5B6B7

RGB181, 182, 183

HSL210°, 1%, 71%

HSV210°, 1%, 72%

CMYK1, 1, 0, 28

Decimal11908791

CSS RGBrgb(181, 182, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 1%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 1.2 · #B2B3B5

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 1.3 · #B6B5B8

Behr

Lunar Surface N460-3

ΔE 1.3 · #B6B9B9

Benjamin Moore

Silent 1613

ΔE 1.6 · #B1B5B8

Dulux

Milton Moon SN4G2

ΔE 1.6 · #B1B4B3

Valspar

Polished Silver 4008-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #B4B8B7

Vista Paint

Let It Rain C-517

ΔE 1.7 · #B7B7BB

Sherwin-Williams

Online SW7072

ΔE 1.7 · #B0B5B5

PPG

Stargazer 1011-3

ΔE 1.9 · #AFB4B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 2 · #B7BBBB

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 4 · #ABB7B9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.4 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.8 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 4.8 · #B8BCB5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.9 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B5B6B7

#B6B5B4

Analogous

#B4B6B6

#B5B6B7

#B4B4B6

Triadic

#B5B6B7

#B6B4B5

#B5B6B4

Split-Complementary

#B5B6B7

#B6B4B4

#B6B6B4

Tetradic

#B5B6B7

#B6B4B6

#B6B5B4

#B4B6B4

Monochromatic

#68696A

#8E8F90

#B5B6B7

#DBDBDC

#F2F2F2

Rectangle

#B5B6B7

#B5B4B6

#B6B5B4

#B5B6B4

Compound

#B5B6B7

#B4B4B6

#B6B5B4

#B6B6B4

Variations

Lighter

#C3C4C4

#D2D3D3

#E5E5E5

Darker

#909192

#626465

#393A3B

Saturation

#B5B5B5

#B4B5B6

#90B5DA

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5B6B7

#B5B6B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5B6B7

#B6B6B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5B6B7

#B5B6B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wolfram 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

#C7B5A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5B6B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4BAC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#B39A81

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: #B5B6B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5B6B7;

CSS Variable

--color-wolfram: #B5B6B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wolfram': '#B5B6B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5B6B7] text-[#B5B6B7]

SCSS

$wolfram: #B5B6B7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5B6B7?

#B5B6B7 is Wolfram, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B5B6B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wolfram?

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

What colors pair well with Wolfram?

Wolfram 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 Wolfram?

You can download Wolfram 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 Wolfram?

The hex code is #B5B6B7. In RGB it's 181, 182, 183, and in HSL it's 210°, 1%, 71%.

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