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Patina Creek

#B6C4BD

RGB 182, 196, 189 · HSL 150°, 11%, 74% · CMYK 7, 0, 4, 23

Patina Creek is #B6C4BD in HEX — rgb(182, 196, 189), hsl(150°, 11%, 74%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 4%, 23%).

Patina Creek pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 150°, 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#B6C4BD

RGB182, 196, 189

HSL150°, 11%, 74%

HSV150°, 7%, 77%

CMYK7, 0, 4, 23

Decimal11977917

CSS RGBrgb(182, 196, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 11%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 0.9 · #B7C3BB

Benjamin Moore

Sylvan CSP-740

ΔE 1.2 · #B8C7BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lighthouse View 476

ΔE 1.2 · #BAC5BE

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 1.9 · #B3C3B9

PPG

Aquamarine Dream 1135-4

ΔE 2 · #B3C4BA

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 2 · #BAC9C0

Dulux

Carnelian S25A2

ΔE 2.3 · #B0C3BA

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.1 · #BCC8BC

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.3 · #B2BCB8

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 3.3 · #BEC3BB

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 3.5 · #BBCDC8

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 3.7 · #B6BDB3

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 3.7 · #ADBDB2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.5 · #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

#B6C4BD

#C4B5BD

Analogous

#B5C4B5

#B6C4BD

#B5C4C4

Triadic

#B6C4BD

#BDB5C4

#C4BDB5

Split-Complementary

#B6C4BD

#C4B5C4

#C4B5B5

Tetradic

#B6C4BD

#B5B5C4

#C4B5BD

#C4C4B5

Monochromatic

#647D70

#8BA296

#B6C4BD

#E0E6E3

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#B6C4BD

#B5BDC4

#C4B5BD

#C4BDB5

Compound

#B6C4BD

#B5C4C4

#C4B5BD

#C4B5B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4D0CA

#D4DBD7

#E6EAE8

Darker

#8BA397

#5B7468

#35443C

Saturation

#BBBFBD

#B5C4BD

#98E1BD

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

11.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6C4BD

#BFBFBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6C4BD

#C2C2BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6C4BD

#B7C3C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Patina Creek 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

#C8C0A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6C4BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5C5CD

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.

#B889A0

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: #B6C4BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6C4BD;

CSS Variable

--color-patina-creek: #B6C4BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'patina-creek': '#B6C4BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6C4BD] text-[#B6C4BD]

SCSS

$patina-creek: #B6C4BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6C4BD?

#B6C4BD is Patina Creek, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B6C4BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Patina Creek?

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

What colors pair well with Patina Creek?

Patina Creek 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 Patina Creek?

You can download Patina Creek 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 Patina Creek?

The hex code is #B6C4BD. In RGB it's 182, 196, 189, and in HSL it's 150°, 11%, 74%.

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