NEUTRALS

Sylvan

#B8C7BF

RGB 184, 199, 191 · HSL 148°, 12%, 75% · CMYK 8, 0, 4, 22

Sylvan is #B8C7BF in HEX — rgb(184, 199, 191), hsl(148°, 12%, 75%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 4%, 22%).

Sylvan pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 148°, 12%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#B8C7BF

RGB184, 199, 191

HSL148°, 12%, 75%

HSV148°, 8%, 78%

CMYK8, 0, 4, 22

Decimal12109759

CSS RGBrgb(184, 199, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(148, 12%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sylvan CSP-740

Exact match

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 0.9 · #BAC9C0

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 1.2 · #B6C4BD

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 1.6 · #B7C3BB

PPG

Blue Shamrock 1136-4

ΔE 1.6 · #BACBC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Resting Place 462

ΔE 1.6 · #BCC8BE

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2 · #B3C3B9

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.4 · #BCC8BC

Dulux

Carnelian S25A2

ΔE 2.4 · #B0C3BA

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.8 · #C0CDC2

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 2.8 · #C2CCC4

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 2.8 · #BBCDC8

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 4.4 · #B6BDB3

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 4.5 · #B2BCB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B8C7BF

#C7B8C0

Analogous

#B8C7B8

#B8C7BF

#B8C7C6

Triadic

#B8C7BF

#BFB8C7

#C7BFB8

Split-Complementary

#B8C7BF

#C6B8C7

#C7B8B8

Tetradic

#B8C7BF

#B8B8C7

#C7B8C0

#C7C6B8

Monochromatic

#658172

#8DA598

#B8C7BF

#E2E9E5

#F1F4F2

Rectangle

#B8C7BF

#B8C0C7

#C7B8C0

#C7BFB8

Compound

#B8C7BF

#B8C7C6

#C7B8C0

#C7B8B8

Variations

Lighter

#C6D2CC

#D5DDD8

#E7EBE9

Darker

#8CA698

#5B7768

#35463D

Saturation

#BDC2BF

#B8C7BF

#9CE3BD

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8C7BF

#C2C1C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8C7BF

#C5C5C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8C7BF

#B9C5C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sylvan 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

#C9C2AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8C7BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7C7CF

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.

#BA8BA4

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: #B8C7BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8C7BF;

CSS Variable

--color-sylvan: #B8C7BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sylvan': '#B8C7BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8C7BF] text-[#B8C7BF]

SCSS

$sylvan: #B8C7BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8C7BF?

#B8C7BF is Sylvan, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #B8C7BF warm or cool?

Sylvan reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sylvan?

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

What colors pair well with Sylvan?

Sylvan 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 Sylvan?

You can download Sylvan 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 Sylvan?

The hex code is #B8C7BF. In RGB it's 184, 199, 191, and in HSL it's 148°, 12%, 75%.

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