BLUES

Kinder

#B8BFCA

RGB 184, 191, 202 · HSL 217°, 15%, 76% · CMYK 9, 5, 0, 21

Kinder is #B8BFCA in HEX — rgb(184, 191, 202), hsl(217°, 15%, 76%), cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 21%).

Kinder pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 217°, 15%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#B8BFCA

RGB184, 191, 202

HSL217°, 15%, 76%

HSV217°, 9%, 79%

CMYK9, 5, 0, 21

Decimal12107722

CSS RGBrgb(184, 191, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(217, 15%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mistral S40B1

ΔE 0.7 · #B8C0CC

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 1.6 · #BDC3CD

Valspar

Misty Morning Dew 4003-3C

ΔE 2.1 · #B3BAC7

PPG

Blue Dolphin 1041-4

ΔE 2.2 · #BCC5CF

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Springs DE6346

ΔE 2.3 · #B7BDC4

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 1438

ΔE 2.4 · #B4BAC8

Behr

Standing Ovation N570-2

ΔE 2.6 · #BFC3D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 3 · #BEBDC6

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.6 · #B2BFC5

Kilz

Silver Falls RB230-01

ΔE 3.6 · #BAC3D4

Vista Paint

Savoy C-1315

ΔE 3.8 · #BFBDC4

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.7 · #B3C4D5

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4.7 · #C8C8D0

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 6.5 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B8BFCA

#CBC4B9

Analogous

#B9C9CB

#B8BFCA

#BBB9CB

Triadic

#B8BFCA

#CBB9C0

#C0CBB9

Split-Complementary

#B8BFCA

#CBBBB9

#C9CBB9

Tetradic

#B8BFCA

#CBB9C9

#CBC4B9

#B9CBBB

Monochromatic

#647187

#8D98AA

#B8BFCA

#E5E7EB

#F0F2F4

Rectangle

#B8BFCA

#C4B9CB

#CBC4B9

#C0CBB9

Compound

#B8BFCA

#BBB9CB

#CBC4B9

#C9CBB9

Variations

Lighter

#C7CCD5

#D6D9DF

#E7E9EC

Darker

#8B97AB

#59667C

#333C49

Saturation

#BFC1C5

#B9C0CB

#9FBAE5

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8BFCA

#BABECB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8BFCA

#BEBEC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8BFCA

#B7C1BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Kinder lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#C9BCB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8BFCA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7C1D7

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.

#BBAA8E

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: #B8BFCA;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8BFCA;

CSS Variable

--color-kinder: #B8BFCA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kinder': '#B8BFCA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8BFCA] text-[#B8BFCA]

SCSS

$kinder: #B8BFCA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8BFCA?

#B8BFCA is Kinder, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B8BFCA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kinder?

Kinder works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Kinder?

Kinder pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Kinder?

You can download Kinder 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 Kinder?

The hex code is #B8BFCA. In RGB it's 184, 191, 202, and in HSL it's 217°, 15%, 76%.

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