NEUTRALS

Nuance

#B6BDB3

RGB 182, 189, 179 · HSL 102°, 7%, 72% · CMYK 4, 0, 5, 26

Nuance is #B6BDB3 in HEX — rgb(182, 189, 179), hsl(102°, 7%, 72%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 5%, 26%).

Nuance pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 102°, 7%, 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#B6BDB3

RGB182, 189, 179

HSL102°, 7%, 72%

HSV102°, 5%, 74%

CMYK4, 0, 5, 26

Decimal11976115

CSS RGBrgb(182, 189, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(102, 7%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

Exact match

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

Exact match

Behr

Recycled Glass MQ6-18

ΔE 1.5 · #B4BFB5

Benjamin Moore

Misted 2138-50

ΔE 1.6 · #B1B9AF

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2 · #B8BCB5

Dulux

Waltzing SG5F2

ΔE 2.3 · #B3B7AD

Vista Paint

Hi Ho Silver K-845

ΔE 2.4 · #B9BAB1

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 2.4 · #B6BBAD

Sherwin-Williams

Contented SW6191

ΔE 2.5 · #BDC0B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Morning Dew historic-historic-morning-dew

ΔE 2.5 · #B0B9AC

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 2.6 · #B5B8B1

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 3 · #BCC4BD

PPG

Balsam 1128-4

ΔE 3 · #BEC4B7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3.6 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#B6BDB3

#BAB3BD

Analogous

#BBBDB3

#B6BDB3

#B3BDB5

Triadic

#B6BDB3

#B3B6BD

#BDB3B6

Split-Complementary

#B6BDB3

#B5B3BD

#BDB3BB

Tetradic

#B6BDB3

#B3BBBD

#BAB3BD

#BDB5B3

Monochromatic

#687364

#8E998A

#B6BDB3

#DDE0DC

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#B6BDB3

#B3BDBA

#BAB3BD

#BDB3B6

Compound

#B6BDB3

#B3BDB5

#BAB3BD

#BDB3BB

Variations

Lighter

#C4CAC2

#D3D7D2

#E6E7E5

Darker

#909B8B

#626D5D

#393F36

Saturation

#B7B9B6

#B6BDB3

#A8DE91

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6BDB3

#BCBAB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6BDB3

#BCBCB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6BDB3

#B7BBBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nuance 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

#C8BAA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6BDB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5BFC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#A683B5

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: #B6BDB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6BDB3;

CSS Variable

--color-nuance: #B6BDB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nuance': '#B6BDB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6BDB3] text-[#B6BDB3]

SCSS

$nuance: #B6BDB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6BDB3?

#B6BDB3 is Nuance, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B6BDB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nuance?

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

What colors pair well with Nuance?

Nuance 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 Nuance?

You can download Nuance 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 Nuance?

The hex code is #B6BDB3. In RGB it's 182, 189, 179, and in HSL it's 102°, 7%, 72%.

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