NEUTRALS

Mischief Mouse

#B7BAB9

RGB 183, 186, 185 · HSL 160°, 2%, 72% · CMYK 2, 0, 1, 27

Mischief Mouse is #B7BAB9 in HEX — rgb(183, 186, 185), hsl(160°, 2%, 72%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 27%).

Mischief Mouse pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 160°, 2%, 72%. 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#B7BAB9

RGB183, 186, 185

HSL160°, 2%, 72%

HSV160°, 2%, 73%

CMYK2, 0, 1, 27

Decimal12040889

CSS RGBrgb(183, 186, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 2%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Marseilles C-524

ΔE 0.4 · #B6BAB9

Behr

Lunar Surface N460-3

ΔE 0.6 · #B6B9B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 0.7 · #B7BBBB

Sherwin-Williams

Monorail Silver SW7663

ΔE 0.8 · #B8BCBB

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 0.9 · #B9BABA

Valspar

Polished Silver 4008-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #B4B8B7

Kilz

Streamlined Silver RK200

ΔE 1.6 · #BBBDBA

PPG

Gray Stone 1009-4

ΔE 1.7 · #B7B9B5

Benjamin Moore

Coventry HC-169

ΔE 1.7 · #B9BBB7

Dulux

Madigan SN4F2

ΔE 1.8 · #BBBFBD

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.1 · #B2BCB8

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 3.3 · #B8BCB5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.4 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.7 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.7 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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 MasstoneTeal 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

#B7BAB9

#B9B6B7

Analogous

#B6B9B7

#B7BAB9

#B6B9B9

Triadic

#B7BAB9

#B8B6B9

#B9B8B6

Split-Complementary

#B7BAB9

#B9B6B9

#B9B7B6

Tetradic

#B7BAB9

#B7B6B9

#B9B6B7

#B9B9B6

Monochromatic

#696D6C

#8F9492

#B7BAB9

#DDDFDE

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#B7BAB9

#B6B7B9

#B9B6B7

#B9B8B6

Compound

#B7BAB9

#B6B9B9

#B9B6B7

#B9B7B6

Variations

Lighter

#C5C7C6

#D3D5D4

#E6E6E6

Darker

#919594

#636766

#393C3B

Saturation

#B7B8B8

#B6B9B8

#93DCC4

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7BAB9

#B9B9BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7BAB9

#B9B9B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7BAB9

#B7BABA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mischief Mouse 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

#C9B8A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7BAB9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6BDCA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#B58394

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: #B7BAB9;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7BAB9;

CSS Variable

--color-mischief-mouse: #B7BAB9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mischief-mouse': '#B7BAB9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7BAB9] text-[#B7BAB9]

SCSS

$mischief-mouse: #B7BAB9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7BAB9?

#B7BAB9 is Mischief Mouse, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B7BAB9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mischief Mouse?

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

What colors pair well with Mischief Mouse?

Mischief Mouse 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 Mischief Mouse?

You can download Mischief Mouse 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 Mischief Mouse?

The hex code is #B7BAB9. In RGB it's 183, 186, 185, and in HSL it's 160°, 2%, 72%.

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