NEUTRALS

Irish Moor

#B5C0B3

RGB 181, 192, 179 · HSL 111°, 9%, 73% · CMYK 6, 0, 7, 25

Irish Moor is #B5C0B3 in HEX — rgb(181, 192, 179), hsl(111°, 9%, 73%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 7%, 25%).

Irish Moor pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 111°, 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#B5C0B3

RGB181, 192, 179

HSL111°, 9%, 73%

HSV111°, 7%, 75%

CMYK6, 0, 7, 25

Decimal11911347

CSS RGBrgb(181, 192, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(111, 9%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Irish Moor S23A2

Exact match

Behr

Recycled Glass MQ6-18

ΔE 1.6 · #B4BFB5

Benjamin Moore

Woodland 459

ΔE 1.7 · #B4C3B6

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 2 · #B9C3B3

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 2.1 · #AEBCAE

PPG

Coastal Crush 1129-4

ΔE 2.2 · #B4C0AF

Vista Paint

Gardening Trend K-885

ΔE 2.2 · #BCC4B5

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #B6BDB3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.5 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 2.5 · #ADBDB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Morning Dew historic-historic-morning-dew

ΔE 2.5 · #B0B9AC

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 2.7 · #B6BBAD

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.9 · #BCC8BC

Sherwin-Williams

Contented SW6191

ΔE 3 · #BDC0B3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.7 · #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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B5C0B3

#BEB4C0

Analogous

#BCC0B4

#B5C0B3

#B4C0B8

Triadic

#B5C0B3

#B4B6C0

#C0B4B6

Split-Complementary

#B5C0B3

#B8B4C0

#C0B4BC

Tetradic

#B5C0B3

#B4BCC0

#BEB4C0

#C0B8B4

Monochromatic

#677864

#8D9E8A

#B5C0B3

#DEE3DE

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#B5C0B3

#B4C0BE

#BEB4C0

#C0B4B6

Compound

#B5C0B3

#B4C0B8

#BEB4C0

#C0B4BC

Variations

Lighter

#C4CDC3

#D3D9D3

#E6E8E5

Darker

#8E9F8B

#5F715C

#374235

Saturation

#B9BCB8

#B6C0B4

#A0E095

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

11.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5C0B3

#BDBBB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5C0B3

#BEBEB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5C0B3

#B6BEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Irish Moor 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

#C7BDA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5C0B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4C2C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#AF86B6

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: #B5C0B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5C0B3;

CSS Variable

--color-irish-moor: #B5C0B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'irish-moor': '#B5C0B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5C0B3] text-[#B5C0B3]

SCSS

$irish-moor: #B5C0B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5C0B3?

#B5C0B3 is Irish Moor, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B5C0B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Irish Moor?

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

What colors pair well with Irish Moor?

Irish Moor 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 Irish Moor?

You can download Irish Moor 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 Irish Moor?

The hex code is #B5C0B3. In RGB it's 181, 192, 179, and in HSL it's 111°, 9%, 73%.

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