NEUTRALS

Fossilized

#B6B8B0

RGB 182, 184, 176 · HSL 75°, 5%, 71% · CMYK 1, 0, 4, 28

Fossilized is #B6B8B0 in HEX — rgb(182, 184, 176), hsl(75°, 5%, 71%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 28%).

Fossilized pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 75°, 5%, 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#B6B8B0

RGB182, 184, 176

HSL75°, 5%, 71%

HSV75°, 4%, 72%

CMYK1, 0, 4, 28

Decimal11974832

CSS RGBrgb(182, 184, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 5%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Fossilized 581

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Chelsea Gray SW2850

ΔE 0.7 · #B6B7B0

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 0.7 · #B5B8B1

Vista Paint

Hi Ho Silver K-845

ΔE 1 · #B9BAB1

Benjamin Moore

Sea 2137-50

ΔE 1.3 · #B4B6AC

Behr

Keystone Gray HDC-AC-21

ΔE 1.3 · #B7BBB4

Dulux

Waltzing SG5F2

ΔE 1.4 · #B3B7AD

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 1.6 · #B8BCB5

Kilz

Warm Ashes RK220

ΔE 1.6 · #B5B5AF

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 1.9 · #BABCB6

PPG

Gray Stone 1009-4

ΔE 2.2 · #B7B9B5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.7 · #BEBFB8

Dunn-Edwards

Pebble Walk DE6277

ΔE 2.9 · #AFB2A7

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.9 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #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 MasstoneYellow-Green 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

#B6B8B0

#B3B1B9

Analogous

#B9B7B1

#B6B8B0

#B3B9B1

Triadic

#B6B8B0

#B1B7B9

#B9B1B7

Split-Complementary

#B6B8B0

#B1B3B9

#B7B1B9

Tetradic

#B6B8B0

#B1B9B7

#B3B1B9

#B9B1B3

Monochromatic

#6B6E63

#929489

#B6B8B0

#DCDDDA

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#B6B8B0

#B1B9B3

#B3B1B9

#B9B1B7

Compound

#B6B8B0

#B3B9B1

#B3B1B9

#B7B1B9

Variations

Lighter

#C5C7C1

#D4D5D1

#E6E6E4

Darker

#94978B

#66695E

#3C3D37

Saturation

#B6B6B4

#B7B9B1

#C8DC8E

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6B8B0

#B8B7B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6B8B0

#B8B8B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6B8B0

#B7B7B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Fossilized 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

#C8B79F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6B8B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5BCC3

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.

#8D81B3

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: #B6B8B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6B8B0;

CSS Variable

--color-fossilized: #B6B8B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fossilized': '#B6B8B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6B8B0] text-[#B6B8B0]

SCSS

$fossilized: #B6B8B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6B8B0?

#B6B8B0 is Fossilized, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B6B8B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fossilized?

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

What colors pair well with Fossilized?

Fossilized 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 Fossilized?

You can download Fossilized 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 Fossilized?

The hex code is #B6B8B0. In RGB it's 182, 184, 176, and in HSL it's 75°, 5%, 71%.

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