NEUTRALS

Niebla Azul

#B6C3C4

RGB 182, 195, 196 · HSL 184°, 11%, 74% · CMYK 7, 1, 0, 23

Niebla Azul is #B6C3C4 in HEX — rgb(182, 195, 196), hsl(184°, 11%, 74%), cmyk(7%, 1%, 0%, 23%).

Niebla Azul pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 184°, 11%, 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#B6C3C4

RGB182, 195, 196

HSL184°, 11%, 74%

HSV184°, 7%, 77%

CMYK7, 1, 0, 23

Decimal11977668

CSS RGBrgb(182, 195, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 11%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Niebla Azul SW9137

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tudor Ice C-1357

ΔE 1.5 · #BAC7C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Whirlwind 489

ΔE 1.6 · #B6C3C1

Behr

Misty Morn PPU12-10

ΔE 1.7 · #BCC6C7

Benjamin Moore

Wales 1585

ΔE 2 · #BAC6C4

Dulux

Puhoi Half NZ9A4

ΔE 2.2 · #B4C2C7

Dunn-Edwards

Haze Blue DE6311

ΔE 2.3 · #B7C0BE

PPG

Maiden Mist 1039-2

ΔE 2.3 · #B9C0C0

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 2.8 · #BEC4C3

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3 · #B2BFC5

Valspar

Grey Brook 5001-1B

ΔE 3 · #B2BDC2

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.7 · #C1CDCD

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.8 · #B2BCB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.8 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 5.6 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #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

#B6C3C4

#C4B6B5

Analogous

#B5C4BE

#B6C3C4

#B5BCC4

Triadic

#B6C3C4

#C4B5C3

#C3C4B5

Split-Complementary

#B6C3C4

#C4B5BC

#C4BEB5

Tetradic

#B6C3C4

#BEB5C4

#C4B6B5

#BCC4B5

Monochromatic

#647B7D

#8BA0A2

#B6C3C4

#E0E6E6

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#B6C3C4

#B6B5C4

#C4B6B5

#C3C4B5

Compound

#B6C3C4

#B5BCC4

#C4B6B5

#C4BEB5

Variations

Lighter

#C4CFD0

#D4DADB

#E6E9EA

Darker

#8BA1A3

#5B7374

#354344

Saturation

#BBBFBF

#B5C3C4

#98DDE1

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6C3C4

#BDBFC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6C3C4

#C1C1C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6C3C4

#B6C3C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Niebla Azul 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

#C8BFAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6C3C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5C4D2

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.

#B88C89

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: #B6C3C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6C3C4;

CSS Variable

--color-niebla-azul: #B6C3C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'niebla-azul': '#B6C3C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6C3C4] text-[#B6C3C4]

SCSS

$niebla-azul: #B6C3C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6C3C4?

#B6C3C4 is Niebla Azul, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B6C3C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Niebla Azul?

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

What colors pair well with Niebla Azul?

Niebla Azul 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 Niebla Azul?

You can download Niebla Azul 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 Niebla Azul?

The hex code is #B6C3C4. In RGB it's 182, 195, 196, and in HSL it's 184°, 11%, 74%.

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