NEUTRALS

Silverware

#B8B8BF

RGB 184, 184, 191 · HSL 240°, 5%, 74% · CMYK 4, 4, 0, 25

Silverware is #B8B8BF in HEX — rgb(184, 184, 191), hsl(240°, 5%, 74%), cmyk(4%, 4%, 0%, 25%).

Silverware pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 240°, 5%, 74%. 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#B8B8BF

RGB184, 184, 191

HSL240°, 5%, 74%

HSV240°, 4%, 75%

CMYK4, 4, 0, 25

Decimal12105919

CSS RGBrgb(184, 184, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 5%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Let It Rain 518

ΔE 1.3 · #B6B8BD

Vista Paint

October Sky K-781

ΔE 1.5 · #BBBBC0

Dulux

Meniscus SG6F1

ΔE 2 · #B9BCC1

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 2.5 · #B6B5B8

Valspar

Voyage 4006-1B

ΔE 2.5 · #B5BBC0

Behr

Winter Cocoa 730B-4

ΔE 2.7 · #B9B4B8

PPG

Glistening Gray 1043-4

ΔE 3 · #B1B3BE

Benjamin Moore

Silent 1613

ΔE 3 · #B1B5B8

Sherwin-Williams

Swanky Gray SW6261

ΔE 3.2 · #B5B1B5

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 3.4 · #B2B3B5

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 4 · #AAB1B8

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 5 · #B2BFC5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.4 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 5.9 · #C8C8D0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B8B8BF

#C0C0B9

Analogous

#B9BDC0

#B8B8BF

#BDB9C0

Triadic

#B8B8BF

#C0B9B9

#B9C0B9

Split-Complementary

#B8B8BF

#C0BDB9

#BDC0B9

Tetradic

#B8B8BF

#C0B9BD

#C0C0B9

#B9C0BD

Monochromatic

#6B6B76

#91919C

#B8B8BF

#E2E2E4

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#B8B8BF

#C0B9C0

#C0C0B9

#B9C0B9

Compound

#B8B8BF

#BDB9C0

#C0C0B9

#BDC0B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7C7CD

#D6D6D9

#E7E7E9

Darker

#91919C

#62626D

#393940

Saturation

#BCBCBE

#B9B9C0

#9A9AE0

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8B8BF

#B7B9C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8B8BF

#B8B8BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8B8BF

#B7B9B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silverware 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

#C9B7AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8B8BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7BCCF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#B8B889

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: #B8B8BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8B8BF;

CSS Variable

--color-silverware: #B8B8BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silverware': '#B8B8BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8B8BF] text-[#B8B8BF]

SCSS

$silverware: #B8B8BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8B8BF?

#B8B8BF is Silverware, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B8B8BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silverware?

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

What colors pair well with Silverware?

Silverware 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 Silverware?

You can download Silverware 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 Silverware?

The hex code is #B8B8BF. In RGB it's 184, 184, 191, and in HSL it's 240°, 5%, 74%.

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