NEUTRALS
La
#B9B5AD
La is #B9B5AD in HEX — rgb(185, 181, 173), hsl(40°, 8%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 27%).
La pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 40°, 8%, 70%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Benjamin Moore
La 1551
Dulux
Soft Beige S11A2
Behr
Ashes UL260-9
Valspar
Soulful Grey 6004-1B
PPG
Silver Dollar 1022-3
Dutch Boy
Drifting Sand DCP-0218
Sherwin-Williams
Mindful Gray SW7016
Vista Paint
Quincy Granite C-1459
Kilz
Warm Ashes RK220
Hallman-Lindsay
Quincy Granite historic-quincy-granite
Farrow & Ball
Lamp Room Gray 88
Dunn-Edwards
Play on Gray DE6228
Colorhouse
Metal .03 Metal-03
IKEA
IKEA187 187
RAL
Agate Grey 7038
Kobra
Silver 47
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
46/100
Medium
Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.
Undertone
A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Quiet · Versatile
La 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B9B5AD?
#B9B5AD is La, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #B9B5AD warm or cool?
La reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with La?
La works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.
What colors pair well with La?
La 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 La?
You can download La 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 La?
The hex code is #B9B5AD. In RGB it's 185, 181, 173, and in HSL it's 40°, 8%, 70%.
