NEUTRALS

Urban Sunrise

#B6B8B5

RGB 182, 184, 181 · HSL 100°, 2%, 72% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 28

Urban Sunrise is #B6B8B5 in HEX — rgb(182, 184, 181), hsl(100°, 2%, 72%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 28%).

Urban Sunrise pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 2%, 72%. 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#B6B8B5

RGB182, 184, 181

HSL100°, 2%, 72%

HSV100°, 2%, 72%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 28

Decimal11974837

CSS RGBrgb(182, 184, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 2%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Urban Sunrise 4004-1B

Exact match

PPG

Gray Stone 1009-4

ΔE 0.6 · #B7B9B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Rand Moon 532

ΔE 0.8 · #B7B7B4

Vista Paint

Rand Moon C-531

ΔE 0.9 · #B6B6B3

Behr

Classic Silver PPU18-11

ΔE 1 · #B9B9B5

Benjamin Moore

Coventry HC-169

ΔE 1.2 · #B9BBB7

Dulux

Grey Daze SG6H3

ΔE 1.2 · #B8B7B3

Sherwin-Williams

March Wind SW7668

ΔE 1.3 · #BAB9B6

Kilz

Streamlined Silver RK200

ΔE 1.8 · #BBBDBA

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 1.9 · #B9BABA

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 2.2 · #B5B8B1

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.6 · #B8BCB5

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.1 · #B2BCB8

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.4 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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 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

#B6B8B5

#B8B6B9

Analogous

#B9B9B6

#B6B8B5

#B6B9B7

Triadic

#B6B8B5

#B6B7B9

#B9B6B7

Split-Complementary

#B6B8B5

#B7B6B9

#B9B6B9

Tetradic

#B6B8B5

#B6B9B9

#B8B6B9

#B9B7B6

Monochromatic

#6A6D69

#91948F

#B6B8B5

#DEDFDD

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#B6B8B5

#B6B9B8

#B8B6B9

#B9B6B7

Compound

#B6B8B5

#B6B9B7

#B8B6B9

#B9B6B9

Variations

Lighter

#C5C7C5

#D4D5D3

#E6E6E6

Darker

#929591

#646763

#3A3C39

Saturation

#B7B8B7

#B7B9B6

#ABDC93

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6B8B5

#B8B7B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6B8B5

#B8B8B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6B8B5

#B6B7B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Urban Sunrise 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

#C8B7A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6B8B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5BCC7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#A483B5

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: #B6B8B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6B8B5;

CSS Variable

--color-urban-sunrise: #B6B8B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'urban-sunrise': '#B6B8B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6B8B5] text-[#B6B8B5]

SCSS

$urban-sunrise: #B6B8B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6B8B5?

#B6B8B5 is Urban Sunrise, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B6B8B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Urban Sunrise?

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

What colors pair well with Urban Sunrise?

Urban Sunrise 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 Urban Sunrise?

You can download Urban Sunrise 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 Urban Sunrise?

The hex code is #B6B8B5. In RGB it's 182, 184, 181, and in HSL it's 100°, 2%, 72%.

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