NEUTRALS

Evening Haze

#B7B2C2

RGB 183, 178, 194 · HSL 259°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 6, 8, 0, 24

Evening Haze is #B7B2C2 in HEX — rgb(183, 178, 194), hsl(259°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(6%, 8%, 0%, 24%).

Evening Haze pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 259°, 12%, 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#B7B2C2

RGB183, 178, 194

HSL259°, 12%, 73%

HSV259°, 8%, 76%

CMYK6, 8, 0, 24

Decimal12038850

CSS RGBrgb(183, 178, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cloudberry 1174-4

ΔE 0.8 · #B9B3C2

Dulux

Crypt S43C2

ΔE 1.2 · #B5B3C4

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2117-50

ΔE 2 · #B1ADBC

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Crush 1288

ΔE 2.2 · #B4AEC1

Vista Paint

Violet Crush C-1287

ΔE 2.4 · #B2ACBE

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 2.5 · #B8B0BC

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Dusk DE5933

ΔE 3 · #B8B8CB

Behr

Exclusive Violet HDC-SP14-12

ΔE 3.1 · #B8ACBD

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 4.8 · #C0BDD2

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 5.6 · #A6ACB8

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 5.9 · #B0A3B6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.4 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 8.8 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 9.1 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 10.6 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B7B2C2

#BDC2B2

Analogous

#B2B5C2

#B7B2C2

#BFB2C2

Triadic

#B7B2C2

#C2B7B2

#B2C2B7

Split-Complementary

#B7B2C2

#C2BFB2

#B5C2B2

Tetradic

#B7B2C2

#C2B2B5

#BDC2B2

#B2C2BF

Monochromatic

#69607B

#8F87A1

#B7B2C2

#DFDDE4

#F2F1F4

Rectangle

#B7B2C2

#C2B2BD

#BDC2B2

#B2C2B7

Compound

#B7B2C2

#BFB2C2

#BDC2B2

#B5C2B2

Variations

Lighter

#C5C1CF

#D4D1DA

#E6E5E9

Darker

#9088A2

#615974

#393344

Saturation

#B9B8BD

#B7B2C2

#AC94E1

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7B2C2

#B2B5C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7B2C2

#B3B3C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7B2C2

#B6B5B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Evening Haze 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

#C9B2AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7B2C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6B7D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#A7B686

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: #B7B2C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7B2C2;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-haze: #B7B2C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-haze': '#B7B2C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7B2C2] text-[#B7B2C2]

SCSS

$evening-haze: #B7B2C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7B2C2?

#B7B2C2 is Evening Haze, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B7B2C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Evening Haze?

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

What colors pair well with Evening Haze?

Evening Haze 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 Evening Haze?

You can download Evening Haze 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 Evening Haze?

The hex code is #B7B2C2. In RGB it's 183, 178, 194, and in HSL it's 259°, 12%, 73%.

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