NEUTRALS

Cloudberry

#B9B3C2

RGB 185, 179, 194 · HSL 264°, 11%, 73% · CMYK 5, 8, 0, 24

Cloudberry is #B9B3C2 in HEX — rgb(185, 179, 194), hsl(264°, 11%, 73%), cmyk(5%, 8%, 0%, 24%).

Cloudberry pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 264°, 11%, 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#B9B3C2

RGB185, 179, 194

HSL264°, 11%, 73%

HSV264°, 8%, 76%

CMYK5, 8, 0, 24

Decimal12170178

CSS RGBrgb(185, 179, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(264, 11%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Cloudberry 1174-4

Exact match

Dulux

Perplexed S44C2

ΔE 1.3 · #BCB3C3

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 2 · #B8B0BC

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2117-50

ΔE 2.5 · #B1ADBC

Vista Paint

Hyacinth Haze K-44

ΔE 2.7 · #C2B9C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Crush 1288

ΔE 2.8 · #B4AEC1

Behr

Aster PPU16-9

ΔE 3.1 · #BEB7C1

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Dusk DE5933

ΔE 3.3 · #B8B8CB

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 4.9 · #C0BDD2

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 5.6 · #C5C0C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 5.9 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 9.1 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.8 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B9B3C2

#BCC2B3

Analogous

#B3B4C2

#B9B3C2

#C0B3C2

Triadic

#B9B3C2

#C2B9B3

#B3C2B9

Split-Complementary

#B9B3C2

#C2C0B3

#B4C2B3

Tetradic

#B9B3C2

#C2B3B4

#BCC2B3

#B3C2C0

Monochromatic

#6B627A

#9288A0

#B9B3C2

#E0DDE4

#F2F1F4

Rectangle

#B9B3C2

#C2B3BC

#BCC2B3

#B3C2B9

Compound

#B9B3C2

#C0B3C2

#BCC2B3

#B4C2B3

Variations

Lighter

#C7C2CE

#D5D2DA

#E7E5E9

Darker

#9289A1

#645A73

#3A3443

Saturation

#BAB8BC

#B9B3C2

#B394E0

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9B3C2

#B3B6C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9B3C2

#B4B4C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9B3C2

#B8B6B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cloudberry 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

#CAB3AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9B3C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B8D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#A3B686

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: #B9B3C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9B3C2;

CSS Variable

--color-cloudberry: #B9B3C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cloudberry': '#B9B3C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9B3C2] text-[#B9B3C2]

SCSS

$cloudberry: #B9B3C2;

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#A9ABB6 · ΔE 5.2

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#C3C2D0 · ΔE 5.4

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#C4BBC0 · ΔE 6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9B3C2?

#B9B3C2 is Cloudberry, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B9B3C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cloudberry?

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

What colors pair well with Cloudberry?

Cloudberry 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 Cloudberry?

You can download Cloudberry 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 Cloudberry?

The hex code is #B9B3C2. In RGB it's 185, 179, 194, and in HSL it's 264°, 11%, 73%.

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