NEUTRALS

Nightingale Gray

#B7B8AD

RGB 183, 184, 173 · HSL 65°, 7%, 70% · CMYK 1, 0, 6, 28

Nightingale Gray is #B7B8AD in HEX — rgb(183, 184, 173), hsl(65°, 7%, 70%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 28%).

Nightingale Gray pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 65°, 7%, 70%. 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#B7B8AD

RGB183, 184, 173

HSL65°, 7%, 70%

HSV65°, 6%, 72%

CMYK1, 0, 6, 28

Decimal12040365

CSS RGBrgb(183, 184, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 7%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Nightingale Gray N200-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sea 2137-50

ΔE 1 · #B4B6AC

Vista Paint

Fossilized C-580

ΔE 1.3 · #B3B6AC

Sherwin-Williams

Sensible Hue SW6198

ΔE 1.3 · #B6B5AB

Dulux

Waltzing SG5F2

ΔE 1.4 · #B3B7AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Fossilized 581

ΔE 1.7 · #B6B8B0

Valspar

Soulful Grey 6004-1B

ΔE 1.9 · #BBB8AF

Dunn-Edwards

Play on Gray DE6228

ΔE 2.2 · #BAB6A9

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 2.3 · #B6BBAD

PPG

Hurricane Haze 1032-2

ΔE 2.3 · #BDBBAD

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 2.3 · #B5B8B1

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 2.7 · #B6BDB3

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.8 · #B8BCB5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.8 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.9 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B7B8AD

#AEADB8

Analogous

#B8B3AD

#B7B8AD

#B2B8AD

Triadic

#B7B8AD

#ADB7B8

#B8ADB7

Split-Complementary

#B7B8AD

#ADB2B8

#B3ADB8

Tetradic

#B7B8AD

#ADB8B3

#AEADB8

#B8ADB2

Monochromatic

#6C6D5F

#939484

#B7B8AD

#DBDBD6

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#B7B8AD

#ADB8AE

#AEADB8

#B8ADB7

Compound

#B7B8AD

#B2B8AD

#AEADB8

#B3ADB8

Variations

Lighter

#C5C6BE

#D3D4CE

#E5E6E3

Darker

#969787

#686A5B

#3D3E35

Saturation

#B4B4B1

#B7B8AD

#D5DB8A

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7B8AD

#B9B7AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7B8AD

#B8B8AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7B8AD

#B8B6B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nightingale Gray 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

#C9B79D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7B8AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6BCC1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#827EB2

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: #B7B8AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7B8AD;

CSS Variable

--color-nightingale-gray: #B7B8AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nightingale-gray': '#B7B8AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7B8AD] text-[#B7B8AD]

SCSS

$nightingale-gray: #B7B8AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7B8AD?

#B7B8AD is Nightingale Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B7B8AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nightingale Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Nightingale Gray?

Nightingale Gray 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 Nightingale Gray?

You can download Nightingale Gray 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 Nightingale Gray?

The hex code is #B7B8AD. In RGB it's 183, 184, 173, and in HSL it's 65°, 7%, 70%.

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