BLUES

Steampunk Grey

#B8C0C8

RGB 184, 192, 200 · HSL 210°, 13%, 75% · CMYK 8, 4, 0, 22

Steampunk Grey is #B8C0C8 in HEX — rgb(184, 192, 200), hsl(210°, 13%, 75%), cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 22%).

Steampunk Grey pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 210°, 13%, 75%. 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#B8C0C8

RGB184, 192, 200

HSL210°, 13%, 75%

HSV210°, 8%, 78%

CMYK8, 4, 0, 22

Decimal12107976

CSS RGBrgb(184, 192, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 13%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Rinse S41A1

ΔE 0.7 · #B7BEC6

Valspar

Shark Loop 4007-3B

ΔE 1.2 · #B7C2CA

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Springs DE6346

ΔE 1.3 · #B7BDC4

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 1.8 · #BDC3CD

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2126-50

ΔE 1.8 · #BBC2C7

PPG

Blue Dolphin 1041-4

ΔE 2.1 · #BCC5CF

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 2.3 · #B2BFC5

Behr

Distant Star MQ5-31

ΔE 2.8 · #B7BEC1

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 3.3 · #BEBDC6

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 3.4 · #BCC1C3

Vista Paint

October Sky K-781

ΔE 3.5 · #BBBBC0

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4.5 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 5.2 · #ABB7B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.3 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 6.2 · #C1CDCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #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

#B8C0C8

#C8BFB7

Analogous

#B7C8C8

#B8C0C8

#B7B7C8

Triadic

#B8C0C8

#C8B7BF

#BFC8B7

Split-Complementary

#B8C0C8

#C8B7B7

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Tetradic

#B8C0C8

#C8B7C8

#C8BFB7

#B7C8B7

Monochromatic

#647382

#8C99A6

#B8C0C8

#E2E6E9

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#B8C0C8

#BFB7C8

#C8BFB7

#BFC8B7

Compound

#B8C0C8

#B7B7C8

#C8BFB7

#C8C8B7

Variations

Lighter

#C5CCD3

#D5D9DD

#E7E9EB

Darker

#8B99A7

#5A6978

#343D46

Saturation

#BDBFC2

#B7BFC8

#9BBFE3

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8C0C8

#BBBEC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8C0C8

#BFBFC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Steampunk Grey 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

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How it looks under different light

#C9BDB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8C0C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7C2D5

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.

#BAA38B

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: #B8C0C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8C0C8;

CSS Variable

--color-steampunk-grey: #B8C0C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'steampunk-grey': '#B8C0C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8C0C8] text-[#B8C0C8]

SCSS

$steampunk-grey: #B8C0C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8C0C8?

#B8C0C8 is Steampunk Grey, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B8C0C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Steampunk Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Steampunk Grey?

Steampunk Grey 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 Steampunk Grey?

You can download Steampunk Grey 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 Steampunk Grey?

The hex code is #B8C0C8. In RGB it's 184, 192, 200, and in HSL it's 210°, 13%, 75%.

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