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Silver Gray

#B8B2A2

RGB 184, 178, 162 · HSL 44°, 13%, 68% · CMYK 0, 3, 12, 28

Silver Gray is #B8B2A2 in HEX — rgb(184, 178, 162), hsl(44°, 13%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 12%, 28%).

Silver Gray pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 13%, 68%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B8B2A2

RGB184, 178, 162

HSL44°, 13%, 68%

HSV44°, 12%, 72%

CMYK0, 3, 12, 28

Decimal12104354

CSS RGBrgb(184, 178, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 13%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Gray SW0049

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Flintstone DE6221

ΔE 1.1 · #BBB3A2

Behr

Stone Walkway QE-35

ΔE 1.1 · #B5AF9F

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 1.2 · #B5AFA0

Benjamin Moore

Pashmina AF-100

ΔE 1.4 · #BCB3A2

Valspar

Carriage House 6003-1C

ΔE 1.5 · #B3AF9F

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 1.8 · #B7AE9D

Dulux

Mangaweka Half NZ9D6

ΔE 1.8 · #B9B1A4

Vista Paint

Thistle Gray C-196

ΔE 2.2 · #BFB6A7

Kilz

Urban Gateway LK110

ΔE 2.5 · #BCB5A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Thistle Gray 197

ΔE 2.6 · #C0B6A8

PPG

Discover 1021-3

ΔE 2.8 · #BDB0A0

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.9 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 5.1 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B8B2A2

#A3A8B8

Analogous

#B8A8A3

#B8B2A2

#B3B8A3

Triadic

#B8B2A2

#A3B8B2

#B2A3B8

Split-Complementary

#B8B2A2

#A3B3B8

#A8A3B8

Tetradic

#B8B2A2

#A3B8A8

#A3A8B8

#B8A3B3

Monochromatic

#6D6754

#978E78

#B8B2A2

#D9D6CE

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#B8B2A2

#A8B8A3

#A3A8B8

#B2A3B8

Compound

#B8B2A2

#B3B8A3

#A3A8B8

#A8A3B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6C2B5

#D3D1C9

#E5E4E0

Darker

#9B927B

#6D6652

#403B2F

Saturation

#B1AFAA

#B8B2A3

#DCC37F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8B2A2

#B7B3A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8B2A2

#B3B3A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8B2A2

#B9B0B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Silver Gray brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C9B295

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8B2A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B7B9

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.

#7887AE

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: #B8B2A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8B2A2;

CSS Variable

--color-silver-gray: #B8B2A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver-gray': '#B8B2A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8B2A2] text-[#B8B2A2]

SCSS

$silver-gray: #B8B2A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8B2A2?

#B8B2A2 is Silver Gray, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B8B2A2 warm or cool?

Silver Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Silver Gray?

Silver Gray works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Silver Gray?

Silver Gray pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Silver Gray?

You can download Silver 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 Silver Gray?

The hex code is #B8B2A2. In RGB it's 184, 178, 162, and in HSL it's 44°, 13%, 68%.

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