NEUTRALS

Let It Rain

#B6B8BD

RGB 182, 184, 189 · HSL 223°, 5%, 73% · CMYK 4, 3, 0, 26

Let It Rain is #B6B8BD in HEX — rgb(182, 184, 189), hsl(223°, 5%, 73%), cmyk(4%, 3%, 0%, 26%).

Let It Rain pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 223°, 5%, 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#B6B8BD

RGB182, 184, 189

HSL223°, 5%, 73%

HSV223°, 4%, 74%

CMYK4, 3, 0, 26

Decimal11974845

CSS RGBrgb(182, 184, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(223, 5%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Let It Rain 518

Exact match

Vista Paint

Let It Rain C-517

ΔE 0.9 · #B7B7BB

Dulux

Meniscus SG6F1

ΔE 1.4 · #B9BCC1

Valspar

Voyage 4006-1B

ΔE 1.7 · #B5BBC0

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 1.8 · #B6B5B8

Benjamin Moore

Silent 1613

ΔE 1.9 · #B1B5B8

Behr

French Silver PPU18-5

ΔE 2.2 · #B8BCBE

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 2.5 · #B2B3B5

PPG

Stargazer 1011-3

ΔE 2.7 · #AFB4B6

Sherwin-Williams

Jubilee SW6248

ΔE 2.8 · #ADB5B9

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 3.6 · #AAB1B8

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.3 · #B2BFC5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.9 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.1 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 6.5 · #B5B8B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B6B8BD

#BEBCB7

Analogous

#B7BCBE

#B6B8BD

#B8B7BE

Triadic

#B6B8BD

#BEB7B9

#B9BEB7

Split-Complementary

#B6B8BD

#BEB8B7

#BCBEB7

Tetradic

#B6B8BD

#BEB7BC

#BEBCB7

#B7BEB8

Monochromatic

#686B73

#8F9299

#B6B8BD

#DFE0E2

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#B6B8BD

#BCB7BE

#BEBCB7

#B9BEB7

Compound

#B6B8BD

#B8B7BE

#BEBCB7

#BCBEB7

Variations

Lighter

#C5C7CB

#D4D5D7

#E6E7E8

Darker

#8F939A

#61646C

#383A3F

Saturation

#B9BABB

#B7B9BE

#96AADE

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6B8BD

#B6B8BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6B8BD

#B8B8BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6B8BD

#B6B9B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Let It Rain 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

#C8B7A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6B8BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5BCCD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#B6A986

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: #B6B8BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6B8BD;

CSS Variable

--color-let-it-rain: #B6B8BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'let-it-rain': '#B6B8BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6B8BD] text-[#B6B8BD]

SCSS

$let-it-rain: #B6B8BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6B8BD?

#B6B8BD is Let It Rain, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B6B8BD warm or cool?

Let It Rain reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Let It Rain?

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

What colors pair well with Let It Rain?

Let It Rain 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 Let It Rain?

You can download Let It Rain 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 Let It Rain?

The hex code is #B6B8BD. In RGB it's 182, 184, 189, and in HSL it's 223°, 5%, 73%.

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