NEUTRALS

Grey Kind

#B8B2AE

RGB 184, 178, 174 · HSL 24°, 7%, 70% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 28

Grey Kind is #B8B2AE in HEX — rgb(184, 178, 174), hsl(24°, 7%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 28%).

Grey Kind pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 24°, 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#B8B2AE

RGB184, 178, 174

HSL24°, 7%, 70%

HSV24°, 5%, 72%

CMYK0, 3, 5, 28

Decimal12104366

CSS RGBrgb(184, 178, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 7%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grey Kind SN4C6

Exact match

Behr

Classic 770B-4

ΔE 0.7 · #B7B1AC

PPG

Gray Marble 1002-4

ΔE 1 · #B9B4B1

Benjamin Moore

Baltic 1467

ΔE 1.5 · #B5B3AF

Kilz

Postcard TB-25

ΔE 1.6 · #B6B3B1

Vista Paint

Praise Giving C-539

ΔE 1.6 · #B4B2AE

Valspar

London Coach 4002-1B

ΔE 1.7 · #B7AEAA

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 1.9 · #BBB1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 1.9 · #BCB6B4

Sherwin-Williams

Essential Gray SW6002

ΔE 2.5 · #BCB8B6

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.8 · #B6B2A9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 3.3 · #BBB0B1

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4 · #B5B8B1

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 5.2 · #BEBFB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.1 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B8B2AE

#ADB4B8

Analogous

#B8ADAE

#B8B2AE

#B8B7AD

Triadic

#B8B2AE

#ADB8B1

#B1ADB8

Split-Complementary

#B8B2AE

#ADB8B7

#ADAEB8

Tetradic

#B8B2AE

#AEB8AD

#ADB4B8

#B7ADB8

Monochromatic

#6D655F

#948B84

#B8B2AE

#DBD8D6

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#B8B2AE

#B4B8AD

#ADB4B8

#B1ADB8

Compound

#B8B2AE

#B8B7AD

#ADB4B8

#ADAEB8

Variations

Lighter

#C6C1BE

#D4D1CE

#E6E4E3

Darker

#978D87

#6A615B

#3E3835

Saturation

#B4B2B1

#B8B1AD

#DBAA8A

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8B2AE

#B5B4AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8B2AE

#B3B3AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8B2AE

#B8B1B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Kind 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

#C9B29E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8B2AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B7C2

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.

#7E9DB2

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: #B8B2AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8B2AE;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-kind: #B8B2AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-kind': '#B8B2AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8B2AE] text-[#B8B2AE]

SCSS

$grey-kind: #B8B2AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8B2AE?

#B8B2AE is Grey Kind, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B8B2AE warm or cool?

Grey Kind reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grey Kind?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Kind?

Grey Kind 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 Grey Kind?

You can download Grey Kind 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 Grey Kind?

The hex code is #B8B2AE. In RGB it's 184, 178, 174, and in HSL it's 24°, 7%, 70%.

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