NEUTRALS

Sylvan Mist

#B7C6BE

RGB 183, 198, 190 · HSL 148°, 12%, 75% · CMYK 8, 0, 4, 22

Sylvan Mist is #B7C6BE in HEX — rgb(183, 198, 190), hsl(148°, 12%, 75%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 4%, 22%).

Sylvan Mist pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 148°, 12%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#B7C6BE
RGB183, 198, 190
HSL148°, 12%, 75%
HSV148°, 8%, 78%
CMYK8, 0, 4, 22
Decimal12043966
CSS RGBrgb(183, 198, 190)
CSS HSLhsl(148, 12%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

SylvanCSP-740

ΔE 0.4 · #B8C7BF

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Dunn-Edwards

Patina CreekDE6297

ΔE 0.9 · #B6C4BD

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Behr

Antiqued AquaQE-42

ΔE 1.2 · #BAC9C0

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Vista Paint

Lighthouse ViewC-475

ΔE 1.4 · #B7C3BB

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PPG

Aquamarine Dream1135-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B3C4BA

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Hallman-Lindsay

Lighthouse View476

ΔE 1.6 · #BAC5BE

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Dutch Boy

Fair MaidenDCP-0456

ΔE 1.7 · #B3C3B9

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Dulux

CarnelianS25A2

ΔE 2.1 · #B0C3BA

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Colorhouse

Water .02Water-02

ΔE 2.5 · #BCC8BC

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Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green236

ΔE 3.1 · #C0CDC2

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Sherwin-Williams

Copen BlueSW0068

ΔE 3.1 · #C2CCC4

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Valspar

Sparkling Lake5002-3B

ΔE 3.1 · #BBCDC8

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Kilz

Patio GrayTB-64

ΔE 4.1 · #B6BDB3

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IKEA

IKEA181181

ΔE 4.2 · #B2BCB8

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 7 · #C3C3C3

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 7.6 · #CDCECD

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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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B7C6BE
#C7B8C0

Analogous

#B8C7B8
#B7C6BE
#B8C7C6

Triadic

#B7C6BE
#BFB8C7
#C7BFB8

Split-Complementary

#B7C6BE
#C6B8C7
#C7B8B8

Tetradic

#B7C6BE
#B8B8C7
#C7B8C0
#C7C6B8

Monochromatic

#658172
#8DA598
#B7C6BE
#E2E9E5
#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#B7C6BE
#B8C0C7
#C7B8C0
#C7BFB8

Compound

#B7C6BE
#B8C7C6
#C7B8C0
#C7B8B8

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Sylvan Mist run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EEF2F0
Tint #E0E7E3
Tint #D3DCD7
Tint #C5D2CB
Base #B7C6BE
Shade #8BA496
Shade #627C6E
Shade #3E4F46
Shade #1B221E

Variations

Lighter

#C6D2CC
#D5DDD8
#E7EBE9

Darker

#8CA698
#5B7768
#35463D

Saturation

#BDC2BF
#B8C7BF
#9CE3BD

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)

Aa

vs White

1.77:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7C6BE
#C1C0BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7C6BE
#C4C4BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7C6BE
#B8C4C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sylvan Mist 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

#C9C1AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7C6BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6C6CE

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.

#BA8BA4

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

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: #B7C6BE;
CSS — background 
background-color: #B7C6BE;
CSS Variable 
--color-sylvan-mist: #B7C6BE;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'sylvan-mist': '#B7C6BE' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#B7C6BE] text-[#B7C6BE]
SCSS 
$sylvan-mist: #B7C6BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7C6BE?

#B7C6BE is Sylvan Mist, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #B7C6BE warm or cool?

Sylvan Mist reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sylvan Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Sylvan Mist?

Sylvan Mist 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 Sylvan Mist?

You can download Sylvan Mist 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 Sylvan Mist?

The hex code is #B7C6BE. In RGB it's 183, 198, 190, and in HSL it's 148°, 12%, 75%.

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