NEUTRALS

Rocky Shelter

#B8BABA

RGB 184, 186, 186 · HSL 180°, 1%, 73% · CMYK 1, 0, 0, 27

Rocky Shelter is #B8BABA in HEX — rgb(184, 186, 186), hsl(180°, 1%, 73%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 27%).

Rocky Shelter pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 1%, 73%. 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#B8BABA

RGB184, 186, 186

HSL180°, 1%, 73%

HSV180°, 1%, 73%

CMYK1, 0, 0, 27

Decimal12106426

CSS RGBrgb(184, 186, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 1%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 0.4 · #B9BABA

Behr

Lunar Surface N460-3

ΔE 0.6 · #B6B9B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 0.8 · #B7BBBB

Vista Paint

Marseilles C-524

ΔE 0.9 · #B6BAB9

Sherwin-Williams

Monorail Silver SW7663

ΔE 1.1 · #B8BCBB

Valspar

Polished Silver 4008-1B

ΔE 1.3 · #B4B8B7

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1592

ΔE 1.9 · #B5BCBD

Kilz

Streamlined Silver RK200

ΔE 1.9 · #BBBDBA

Dulux

Winter Bell SN4D3

ΔE 2 · #BEBBBB

PPG

Gray Stone 1009-4

ΔE 2.2 · #B7B9B5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.5 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.7 · #B2BCB8

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 3.9 · #B8BCB5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.9 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B8BABA

#BBB9B9

Analogous

#B9BBBA

#B8BABA

#B9BABB

Triadic

#B8BABA

#BBB9BB

#BBBBB9

Split-Complementary

#B8BABA

#BBB9BA

#BBBAB9

Tetradic

#B8BABA

#BAB9BB

#BBB9B9

#BABBB9

Monochromatic

#6D6F6F

#939595

#B8BABA

#E0E1E1

#F2F2F2

Rectangle

#B8BABA

#B9B9BB

#BBB9B9

#BBBBB9

Compound

#B8BABA

#B9BABB

#BBB9B9

#BBBAB9

Variations

Lighter

#C7C8C8

#D5D6D6

#E7E7E7

Darker

#949696

#656868

#3B3C3C

Saturation

#BABABA

#B9BBBB

#97DDDD

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8BABA

#B9B9BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8BABA

#BABABA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8BABA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rocky Shelter 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

#C9B8A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8BABA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7BDCB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#B68686

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: #B8BABA;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8BABA;

CSS Variable

--color-rocky-shelter: #B8BABA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rocky-shelter': '#B8BABA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8BABA] text-[#B8BABA]

SCSS

$rocky-shelter: #B8BABA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8BABA?

#B8BABA is Rocky Shelter, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B8BABA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rocky Shelter?

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

What colors pair well with Rocky Shelter?

Rocky Shelter 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 Rocky Shelter?

You can download Rocky Shelter 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 Rocky Shelter?

The hex code is #B8BABA. In RGB it's 184, 186, 186, and in HSL it's 180°, 1%, 73%.

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