NEUTRALS

Neutral

#B7B5C0

RGB 183, 181, 192 · HSL 251°, 8%, 73% · CMYK 5, 6, 0, 25

Neutral is #B7B5C0 in HEX — rgb(183, 181, 192), hsl(251°, 8%, 73%), cmyk(5%, 6%, 0%, 25%).

Neutral pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 251°, 8%, 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#B7B5C0

RGB183, 181, 192

HSL251°, 8%, 73%

HSV251°, 6%, 75%

CMYK5, 6, 0, 25

Decimal12039616

CSS RGBrgb(183, 181, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(251, 8%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ash Grove 1172-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B9B3BF

Dulux

Veiled Delight S43B2

ΔE 2.1 · #B2B0BD

Behr

Aster PPU16-9

ΔE 2.2 · #BEB7C1

Vista Paint

Buffed Plum C-1316

ΔE 2.6 · #AFAFB9

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 2.7 · #B8B0BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Buffed Plum 1317

ΔE 2.8 · #AEAFB9

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

ΔE 3.2 · #C2BAC5

Sherwin-Williams

Swanky Gray SW6261

ΔE 4.1 · #B5B1B5

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Springs DE6346

ΔE 4.3 · #B7BDC4

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 4.6 · #AAB1B8

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4.9 · #A6ACB8

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 5.2 · #B2B3B5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 6.6 · #B2BFC5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.6 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.5 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B7B5C0

#BEC0B5

Analogous

#B5B8C0

#B7B5C0

#BCB5C0

Triadic

#B7B5C0

#C0B7B5

#B5C0B7

Split-Complementary

#B7B5C0

#C0BCB5

#B8C0B5

Tetradic

#B7B5C0

#C0B5B8

#BEC0B5

#B5C0BC

Monochromatic

#686576

#8E8B9C

#B7B5C0

#DFDEE3

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#B7B5C0

#C0B5BE

#BEC0B5

#B5C0B7

Compound

#B7B5C0

#BCB5C0

#BEC0B5

#B8C0B5

Variations

Lighter

#C5C4CC

#D4D3D8

#E6E6E8

Darker

#8F8C9E

#615D6F

#383641

Saturation

#B9B8BC

#B7B5C0

#A395DF

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7B5C0

#B4B7C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7B5C0

#B5B5BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7B5C0

#B6B7B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Neutral 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

#C9B4AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7B5C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6B9CF

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.

#AEB686

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: #B7B5C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7B5C0;

CSS Variable

--color-neutral: #B7B5C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neutral': '#B7B5C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7B5C0] text-[#B7B5C0]

SCSS

$neutral: #B7B5C0;

Similar Colors

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#C1B9C4 · ΔE 2.9

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#B3B9C7 · ΔE 3.4

Spring Violet

#B0ACBB · ΔE 3.9

Excalibur Gray

#A9ABB6 · ΔE 4.3

After the Rain

#C1B9BD · ΔE 4.7

Manor Blue

#ACB7C0 · ΔE 4.8

Iced Mauve

#C4BBC0 · ΔE 4.9

North Cascades

#C3C2D0 · ΔE 5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7B5C0?

#B7B5C0 is Neutral, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B7B5C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neutral?

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

What colors pair well with Neutral?

Neutral 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 Neutral?

You can download Neutral 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 Neutral?

The hex code is #B7B5C0. In RGB it's 183, 181, 192, and in HSL it's 251°, 8%, 73%.

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