NEUTRALS

Trade Winds

#B7C5C6

RGB 183, 197, 198 · HSL 184°, 12%, 75% · CMYK 8, 1, 0, 22

Trade Winds is #B7C5C6 in HEX — rgb(183, 197, 198), hsl(184°, 12%, 75%), cmyk(8%, 1%, 0%, 22%).

Trade Winds pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 184°, 12%, 75%. 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#B7C5C6

RGB183, 197, 198

HSL184°, 12%, 75%

HSV184°, 8%, 78%

CMYK8, 1, 0, 22

Decimal12043718

CSS RGBrgb(183, 197, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 12%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Niebla Azul SW9137

ΔE 0.7 · #B6C3C4

Vista Paint

Tudor Ice C-1357

ΔE 0.9 · #BAC7C8

Benjamin Moore

Smoke 2122-40

ΔE 1.4 · #BBC9CA

Behr

Misty Morn PPU12-10

ΔE 1.6 · #BCC6C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Whirlwind 489

ΔE 1.8 · #B6C3C1

PPG

Misty Surf 1034-4

ΔE 1.9 · #B5C8C9

Dulux

Puhoi Half NZ9A4

ΔE 2.4 · #B4C2C7

Kilz

Wild Arctic RE210-02

ΔE 2.5 · #BFCBCB

Dunn-Edwards

Blustery Wind DE6304

ΔE 2.7 · #B6C5C1

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.1 · #C1CDCD

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.4 · #B2BFC5

Valspar

Grey Brook 5001-1B

ΔE 3.6 · #B2BDC2

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 4.3 · #B2BCB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.1 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 5.4 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B7C5C6

#C7B9B8

Analogous

#B8C7C0

#B7C5C6

#B8BEC7

Triadic

#B7C5C6

#C7B8C6

#C6C7B8

Split-Complementary

#B7C5C6

#C7B8BE

#C7C0B8

Tetradic

#B7C5C6

#C0B8C7

#C7B9B8

#BEC7B8

Monochromatic

#657F81

#8DA4A5

#B7C5C6

#E2E8E9

#F1F4F4

Rectangle

#B7C5C6

#B9B8C7

#C7B9B8

#C6C7B8

Compound

#B7C5C6

#B8BEC7

#C7B9B8

#C7C0B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6D1D2

#D5DCDD

#E7EAEB

Darker

#8CA4A6

#5B7577

#354546

Saturation

#BDC1C2

#B8C6C7

#9CDEE3

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7C5C6

#BFC0C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7C5C6

#C3C3C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7C5C6

#B7C5C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Trade Winds 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

#C9C0B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7C5C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6C5D4

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.

#BA8F8B

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: #B7C5C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7C5C6;

CSS Variable

--color-trade-winds: #B7C5C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'trade-winds': '#B7C5C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7C5C6] text-[#B7C5C6]

SCSS

$trade-winds: #B7C5C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7C5C6?

#B7C5C6 is Trade Winds, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B7C5C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Trade Winds?

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

What colors pair well with Trade Winds?

Trade Winds 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 Trade Winds?

You can download Trade Winds 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 Trade Winds?

The hex code is #B7C5C6. In RGB it's 183, 197, 198, and in HSL it's 184°, 12%, 75%.

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