NEUTRALS

Gravity

#B8BCBD

RGB 184, 188, 189 · HSL 192°, 4%, 73% · CMYK 3, 1, 0, 26

Gravity is #B8BCBD in HEX — rgb(184, 188, 189), hsl(192°, 4%, 73%), cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 26%).

Gravity pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 192°, 4%, 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#B8BCBD

RGB184, 188, 189

HSL192°, 4%, 73%

HSV192°, 3%, 74%

CMYK3, 1, 0, 26

Decimal12106941

CSS RGBrgb(184, 188, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 4%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

French Silver PPU18-5

ΔE 0.5 · #B8BCBE

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 0.7 · #B7BBBB

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1592

ΔE 1.1 · #B5BCBD

Sherwin-Williams

Samovar Silver SW6233

ΔE 1.1 · #B8BEBE

Vista Paint

Prairie Smoke K-813

ΔE 1.2 · #BABDBC

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 1.3 · #B9BABA

Dulux

Grey Lynn NZ9A3

ΔE 1.6 · #BABFC2

PPG

Maiden Mist 1039-2

ΔE 1.7 · #B9C0C0

Valspar

Autumn Fog 4007-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #B2BABC

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 1.9 · #BCC1C3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.2 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.6 · #B2BCB8

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.2 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.6 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 6.3 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 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

#B8BCBD

#BDB8B7

Analogous

#B7BDBB

#B8BCBD

#B7B9BD

Triadic

#B8BCBD

#BDB7BC

#BCBDB7

Split-Complementary

#B8BCBD

#BDB7B9

#BDBBB7

Tetradic

#B8BCBD

#BBB7BD

#BDB8B7

#B9BDB7

Monochromatic

#697072

#909698

#B8BCBD

#DFE1E2

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#B8BCBD

#B8B7BD

#BDB8B7

#BCBDB7

Compound

#B8BCBD

#B7B9BD

#BDB8B7

#BDBBB7

Variations

Lighter

#C6C9CA

#D4D7D7

#E6E7E8

Darker

#909899

#62696B

#393D3E

Saturation

#B9BBBB

#B7BCBD

#96D0DE

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

10.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8BCBD

#BABBBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8BCBD

#BBBBBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8BCBD

#B8BCBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gravity 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

#C9BAA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8BCBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7BFCD

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.

#B69086

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: #B8BCBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8BCBD;

CSS Variable

--color-gravity: #B8BCBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gravity': '#B8BCBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8BCBD] text-[#B8BCBD]

SCSS

$gravity: #B8BCBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8BCBD?

#B8BCBD is Gravity, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B8BCBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gravity?

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

What colors pair well with Gravity?

Gravity 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 Gravity?

You can download Gravity 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 Gravity?

The hex code is #B8BCBD. In RGB it's 184, 188, 189, and in HSL it's 192°, 4%, 73%.

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