NEUTRALS

Postcard

#B6B3B1

RGB 182, 179, 177 · HSL 24°, 3%, 70% · CMYK 0, 2, 3, 29

Postcard is #B6B3B1 in HEX — rgb(182, 179, 177), hsl(24°, 3%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 29%).

Postcard pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 24°, 3%, 70%. 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#B6B3B1

RGB182, 179, 177

HSL24°, 3%, 70%

HSV24°, 3%, 71%

CMYK0, 2, 3, 29

Decimal11973553

CSS RGBrgb(182, 179, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 3%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Postcard TB-25

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Nightingale AF-670

ΔE 0.8 · #B7B5B3

Dulux

Silkwort SN4H2

ΔE 0.9 · #B6B5B3

PPG

Gray Marble 1002-4

ΔE 1.1 · #B9B4B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Praise Giving 540

ΔE 1.3 · #B2B1AE

Vista Paint

Praise Giving C-539

ΔE 1.3 · #B4B2AE

Behr

Sonic Silver HDC-MD-26

ΔE 1.6 · #B8B7B4

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #BBB4B3

Sherwin-Williams

Essential Gray SW6002

ΔE 2 · #BCB8B6

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 2.9 · #B6B5B8

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 3.5 · #BBB1AB

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.7 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.8 · #B6B2A9

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 5 · #BEBFB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 5.6 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B6B3B1

#B0B3B5

Analogous

#B5B0B1

#B6B3B1

#B5B4B0

Triadic

#B6B3B1

#B0B5B2

#B2B0B5

Split-Complementary

#B6B3B1

#B0B5B4

#B0B1B5

Tetradic

#B6B3B1

#B1B5B0

#B0B3B5

#B4B0B5

Monochromatic

#696563

#908C89

#B6B3B1

#DAD9D8

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#B6B3B1

#B3B5B0

#B0B3B5

#B2B0B5

Compound

#B6B3B1

#B5B4B0

#B0B3B5

#B0B1B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4C1C0

#D2D1D0

#E5E4E4

Darker

#928E8B

#65625F

#3B3937

Saturation

#B3B2B2

#B5B2B0

#DAAB8B

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6B3B1

#B5B4B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6B3B1

#B4B4B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6B3B1

#B6B3B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Postcard 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

#C8B3A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6B3B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5B8C4

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.

#7E9DB2

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: #B6B3B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6B3B1;

CSS Variable

--color-postcard: #B6B3B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'postcard': '#B6B3B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6B3B1] text-[#B6B3B1]

SCSS

$postcard: #B6B3B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6B3B1?

#B6B3B1 is Postcard, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B6B3B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Postcard?

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

What colors pair well with Postcard?

Postcard 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 Postcard?

You can download Postcard 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 Postcard?

The hex code is #B6B3B1. In RGB it's 182, 179, 177, and in HSL it's 24°, 3%, 70%.

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