GREYS

Mercurial

#B6B0A9

RGB 182, 176, 169 · HSL 32°, 8%, 69% · CMYK 0, 3, 7, 29

Mercurial is #B6B0A9 in HEX — rgb(182, 176, 169), hsl(32°, 8%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 29%).

Mercurial pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 32°, 8%, 69%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#B6B0A9

RGB182, 176, 169

HSL32°, 8%, 69%

HSV32°, 7%, 71%

CMYK0, 3, 7, 29

Decimal11972777

CSS RGBrgb(182, 176, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 8%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mercurial 1006-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Stone 2111-50

ΔE 0.4 · #B5B0A9

Dulux

Winter Fog SN4A6

ΔE 0.9 · #B3AFA8

Behr

Classic 770B-4

ΔE 1.2 · #B7B1AC

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 1.4 · #B6B2A9

Sherwin-Williams

Requisite Gray SW7023

ΔE 1.4 · #B9B2A9

Vista Paint

Smoky Wings C-552

ΔE 1.5 · #B3ADA8

Kilz

Driftwood Gray LK100

ΔE 1.6 · #B6B0A6

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 1.8 · #BBB1AB

Valspar

London Coach 4002-1B

ΔE 2 · #B7AEAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Wings 553

ΔE 2.6 · #B2ACA9

Dunn-Edwards

Drifting DEC770

ΔE 3.5 · #BEB4A8

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.1 · #B5B8B1

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 5.6 · #B7AE9D

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.2 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B6B0A9

#AAB0B6

Analogous

#B6AAAA

#B6B0A9

#B6B6AA

Triadic

#B6B0A9

#AAB6B0

#B0AAB6

Split-Complementary

#B6B0A9

#AAB6B6

#AAAAB6

Tetradic

#B6B0A9

#AAB6AA

#AAB0B6

#B6AAB6

Monochromatic

#6B645B

#938A80

#B6B0A9

#D9D6D3

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#B6B0A9

#B0B6AA

#AAB0B6

#B0AAB6

Compound

#B6B0A9

#B6B6AA

#AAB0B6

#AAAAB6

Variations

Lighter

#C5C0BB

#D3D0CC

#E5E3E2

Darker

#968D83

#696158

#3D3933

Saturation

#B2B0AE

#B6B0AA

#DBB385

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6B0A9

#B4B1AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6B0A9

#B1B1AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6B0A9

#B6AFB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mercurial 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

#C8B19A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6B0A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5B6BE

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.

#7B94B0

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: #B6B0A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6B0A9;

CSS Variable

--color-mercurial: #B6B0A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mercurial': '#B6B0A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6B0A9] text-[#B6B0A9]

SCSS

$mercurial: #B6B0A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6B0A9?

#B6B0A9 is Mercurial, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B6B0A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mercurial?

Mercurial works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Mercurial?

Mercurial pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mercurial?

You can download Mercurial 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 Mercurial?

The hex code is #B6B0A9. In RGB it's 182, 176, 169, and in HSL it's 32°, 8%, 69%.

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