NEUTRALS

Rocky Mountain Sky

#B5BFBD

RGB 181, 191, 189 · HSL 168°, 7%, 73% · CMYK 5, 0, 1, 25

Rocky Mountain Sky is #B5BFBD in HEX — rgb(181, 191, 189), hsl(168°, 7%, 73%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 1%, 25%).

Rocky Mountain Sky pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 168°, 7%, 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#B5BFBD

RGB181, 191, 189

HSL168°, 7%, 73%

HSV168°, 5%, 75%

CMYK5, 0, 1, 25

Decimal11911101

CSS RGBrgb(181, 191, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 7%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Haze Blue DE6311

ΔE 0.6 · #B7C0BE

Behr

Porpoise 790E-3

ΔE 0.7 · #B4C0BE

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 1.6 · #B2BCB8

Valspar

Smoke Infusion 5002-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #B4BCB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Whirlwind 489

ΔE 1.6 · #B6C3C1

PPG

Maiden Mist 1039-2

ΔE 1.7 · #B9C0C0

Benjamin Moore

Beach 1564

ΔE 1.7 · #B4BFBA

Vista Paint

Whirlwind C-488

ΔE 1.8 · #B7C3BF

Sherwin-Williams

Samovar Silver SW6233

ΔE 1.8 · #B8BEBE

Dulux

Madigan SN4F2

ΔE 2.2 · #BBBFBD

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 2.7 · #BEC4C3

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 3.5 · #B8BCB5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.3 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.4 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.9 · #B3C3B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B5BFBD

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Analogous

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#B5BFBD

#B5BCBF

Triadic

#B5BFBD

#BDB5BF

#BFBDB5

Split-Complementary

#B5BFBD

#BFB5BC

#BFB8B5

Tetradic

#B5BFBD

#B8B5BF

#BFB5B7

#BCBFB5

Monochromatic

#667572

#8C9B98

#B5BFBD

#DEE3E2

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#B5BFBD

#B5B7BF

#BFB5B7

#BFBDB5

Compound

#B5BFBD

#B5BCBF

#BFB5B7

#BFB8B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4CCCA

#D3D8D7

#E6E8E8

Darker

#8D9D9A

#5E6E6B

#37403E

Saturation

#B9BCBB

#B5BFBD

#95DFD0

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

11.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5BFBD

#BBBBBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5BFBD

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Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rocky Mountain Sky 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

#C7BCA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5BFBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C1CD

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.

#B68690

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: #B5BFBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5BFBD;

CSS Variable

--color-rocky-mountain-sky: #B5BFBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rocky-mountain-sky': '#B5BFBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5BFBD] text-[#B5BFBD]

SCSS

$rocky-mountain-sky: #B5BFBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5BFBD?

#B5BFBD is Rocky Mountain Sky, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B5BFBD warm or cool?

Rocky Mountain Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rocky Mountain Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Rocky Mountain Sky?

Rocky Mountain Sky 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 Rocky Mountain Sky?

You can download Rocky Mountain Sky 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 Rocky Mountain Sky?

The hex code is #B5BFBD. In RGB it's 181, 191, 189, and in HSL it's 168°, 7%, 73%.

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