NEUTRALS

Classic Silver

#B9B9B4

RGB 185, 185, 180 · HSL 60°, 3%, 72% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 27

Classic Silver is #B9B9B4 in HEX — rgb(185, 185, 180), hsl(60°, 3%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 27%).

Classic Silver pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 3%, 72%. 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#B9B9B4

RGB185, 185, 180

HSL60°, 3%, 72%

HSV60°, 3%, 73%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 27

Decimal12171700

CSS RGBrgb(185, 185, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 3%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Silver PPU18-11

ΔE 0.5 · #B9B9B5

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Clouds SW7658

ΔE 0.7 · #B7B7B2

Vista Paint

Platinum Plate K-820

ΔE 0.8 · #B8B7B2

Dulux

Grey Daze SG6H3

ΔE 0.9 · #B8B7B3

PPG

Gray Stone 1009-4

ΔE 0.9 · #B7B9B5

Benjamin Moore

Coventry HC-169

ΔE 1.1 · #B9BBB7

Hallman-Lindsay

Rand Moon 532

ΔE 1.3 · #B7B7B4

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 1.3 · #BABCB6

Kilz

Warm Ashes RK220

ΔE 1.6 · #B5B5AF

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 1.7 · #B5B8B1

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2 · #B8BCB5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.3 · #BEBFB8

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 2.7 · #B9BABA

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.6 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B9B9B4

#B5B5BA

Analogous

#BAB8B5

#B9B9B4

#B8BAB5

Triadic

#B9B9B4

#B5BABA

#BAB5BA

Split-Complementary

#B9B9B4

#B5B8BA

#B8B5BA

Tetradic

#B9B9B4

#B5BAB8

#B5B5BA

#BAB5B8

Monochromatic

#6E6E68

#95958E

#B9B9B4

#DFDFDD

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#B9B9B4

#B5BAB5

#B5B5BA

#BAB5BA

Compound

#B9B9B4

#B8BAB5

#B5B5BA

#B8B5BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8C8C4

#D5D5D3

#E7E7E5

Darker

#96968F

#686862

#3D3D39

Saturation

#B8B8B7

#BABAB5

#DCDC93

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9B9B4

#BAB9B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9B9B4

#B9B9B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9B9B4

#B9B8B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Classic Silver 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

#CAB7A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9B9B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7BCC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8383B5

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: #B9B9B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9B9B4;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-silver: #B9B9B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-silver': '#B9B9B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9B9B4] text-[#B9B9B4]

SCSS

$classic-silver: #B9B9B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9B9B4?

#B9B9B4 is Classic Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B9B9B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Silver?

Classic Silver 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 Classic Silver?

You can download Classic Silver 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 Classic Silver?

The hex code is #B9B9B4. In RGB it's 185, 185, 180, and in HSL it's 60°, 3%, 72%.

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