NEUTRALS

Whirlwind

#B6C3C1

RGB 182, 195, 193 · HSL 171°, 10%, 74% · CMYK 7, 0, 1, 24

Whirlwind is #B6C3C1 in HEX — rgb(182, 195, 193), hsl(171°, 10%, 74%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 1%, 24%).

Whirlwind pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 171°, 10%, 74%. 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#B6C3C1

RGB182, 195, 193

HSL171°, 10%, 74%

HSV171°, 7%, 76%

CMYK7, 0, 1, 24

Decimal11977665

CSS RGBrgb(182, 195, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(171, 10%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Whirlwind 489

Exact match

Vista Paint

Whirlwind C-488

ΔE 1.1 · #B7C3BF

Behr

Porpoise 790E-3

ΔE 1.1 · #B4C0BE

Benjamin Moore

Wales 1585

ΔE 1.2 · #BAC6C4

Dunn-Edwards

Blustery Wind DE6304

ΔE 1.4 · #B6C5C1

Sherwin-Williams

Niebla Azul SW9137

ΔE 1.6 · #B6C3C4

PPG

Maiden Mist 1039-2

ΔE 2.5 · #B9C0C0

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 2.8 · #B2BCB8

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 2.8 · #BEC4C3

Dulux

Roland SG5G1

ΔE 2.8 · #BECAC6

Valspar

Smoke Infusion 5002-1B

ΔE 3 · #B4BCB8

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.9 · #C1CDCD

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.5 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.5 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B6C3C1

#C3B6B8

Analogous

#B6C3BB

#B6C3C1

#B6BFC3

Triadic

#B6C3C1

#C1B6C3

#C3C1B6

Split-Complementary

#B6C3C1

#C3B6BF

#C3BBB6

Tetradic

#B6C3C1

#BBB6C3

#C3B6B8

#BFC3B6

Monochromatic

#657B78

#8CA19E

#B6C3C1

#E0E6E5

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#B6C3C1

#B6B8C3

#C3B6B8

#C3C1B6

Compound

#B6C3C1

#B6BFC3

#C3B6B8

#C3BBB6

Variations

Lighter

#C5CFCE

#D4DBDA

#E6E9E9

Darker

#8CA29F

#5C7370

#354341

Saturation

#BBBFBE

#B6C3C1

#98E1D6

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6C3C1

#BEBFC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6C3C1

#C1C1C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6C3C1

#B7C2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Whirlwind 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

#C8BFAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6C3C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5C4D0

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.

#B88990

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: #B6C3C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6C3C1;

CSS Variable

--color-whirlwind: #B6C3C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whirlwind': '#B6C3C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6C3C1] text-[#B6C3C1]

SCSS

$whirlwind: #B6C3C1;

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#B9C5C3 · ΔE 0.9

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#B3BEB9 · ΔE 2.5

Winter Solstice

#B9BFBE · ΔE 2.7

Wedgewood Gray

#ACBFBD · ΔE 2.9

Yarmouth Blue

#B5C8C9 · ΔE 3.0

Silver Lake

#C0C6C5 · ΔE 3.1

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#B3C8C8 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6C3C1?

#B6C3C1 is Whirlwind, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B6C3C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whirlwind?

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

What colors pair well with Whirlwind?

Whirlwind 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 Whirlwind?

You can download Whirlwind 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 Whirlwind?

The hex code is #B6C3C1. In RGB it's 182, 195, 193, and in HSL it's 171°, 10%, 74%.

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