NEUTRALS

Blue Moon

#B9BDC5

RGB 185, 189, 197 · HSL 220°, 9%, 75% · CMYK 6, 4, 0, 23

Blue Moon is #B9BDC5 in HEX — rgb(185, 189, 197), hsl(220°, 9%, 75%), cmyk(6%, 4%, 0%, 23%).

Blue Moon pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 220°, 9%, 75%. 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#B9BDC5

RGB185, 189, 197

HSL220°, 9%, 75%

HSV220°, 6%, 77%

CMYK6, 4, 0, 23

Decimal12172741

CSS RGBrgb(185, 189, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(220, 9%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Blue Moon S42A1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Springs DE6346

ΔE 0.9 · #B7BDC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 1.9 · #BEBDC6

Valspar

Voyage 4006-1B

ΔE 2 · #B5BBC0

Vista Paint

October Sky K-781

ΔE 2.2 · #BBBBC0

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 2.4 · #BDC3CD

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2126-50

ΔE 2.5 · #BBC2C7

Behr

Distant Star MQ5-31

ΔE 2.9 · #B7BEC1

PPG

Gray Frost 1012-4

ΔE 3 · #B8BFC2

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.4 · #B2BFC5

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 3.5 · #BCC1C3

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4.5 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 4.8 · #AAB1B8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.2 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B9BDC5

#C5C1BA

Analogous

#BAC3C5

#B9BDC5

#BBBAC5

Triadic

#B9BDC5

#C5BABD

#BDC5BA

Split-Complementary

#B9BDC5

#C5BBBA

#C3C5BA

Tetradic

#B9BDC5

#C5BAC3

#C5C1BA

#BAC5BB

Monochromatic

#686F7D

#9096A2

#B9BDC5

#E3E5E8

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#B9BDC5

#C1BAC5

#C5C1BA

#BDC5BA

Compound

#B9BDC5

#BBBAC5

#C5C1BA

#C3C5BA

Variations

Lighter

#C7CAD1

#D6D8DC

#E7E8EA

Darker

#8F96A3

#5F6674

#373B44

Saturation

#BEBFC1

#BABDC5

#9DB4E2

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9BDC5

#BABCC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9BDC5

#BCBCC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9BDC5

#B8BEBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blue Moon 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

#CABAAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9BDC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7BFD3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#BAAA8B

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: #B9BDC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9BDC5;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-moon: #B9BDC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-moon': '#B9BDC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9BDC5] text-[#B9BDC5]

SCSS

$blue-moon: #B9BDC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9BDC5?

#B9BDC5 is Blue Moon, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B9BDC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Moon?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Moon?

Blue Moon 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 Blue Moon?

You can download Blue Moon 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 Blue Moon?

The hex code is #B9BDC5. In RGB it's 185, 189, 197, and in HSL it's 220°, 9%, 75%.

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