NEUTRALS

Kimberley Tree

#B9C1B1

RGB 185, 193, 177 · HSL 90°, 11%, 73% · CMYK 4, 0, 8, 24

Kimberley Tree is #B9C1B1 in HEX — rgb(185, 193, 177), hsl(90°, 11%, 73%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 8%, 24%).

Kimberley Tree pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 90°, 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#B9C1B1

RGB185, 193, 177

HSL90°, 11%, 73%

HSV90°, 8%, 76%

CMYK4, 0, 8, 24

Decimal12173745

CSS RGBrgb(185, 193, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 11%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Kimberley Tree S22A2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 0.9 · #B9C3B3

Vista Paint

Gardening Trend K-885

ΔE 1.2 · #BCC4B5

Benjamin Moore

Aganthus 472

ΔE 1.6 · #BAC1AE

Behr

Summer Green PPU11-11

ΔE 1.7 · #BDC4B6

PPG

Coastal Crush 1129-4

ΔE 1.7 · #B4C0AF

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 1.7 · #BEC5B6

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 2.4 · #B6BBAD

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 2.5 · #C0C2B3

Sherwin-Williams

Contented SW6191

ΔE 2.5 · #BDC0B3

Valspar

Wedding Mint 5006-3B

ΔE 2.9 · #BDC8B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fiorito 371

ΔE 3 · #BFBFAF

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.5 · #BCC8BC

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.3 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B9C1B1

#BAB3C2

Analogous

#C2C2B3

#B9C1B1

#B3C2B3

Triadic

#B9C1B1

#B3BAC2

#C2B3BA

Split-Complementary

#B9C1B1

#B3B3C2

#C2B3C2

Tetradic

#B9C1B1

#B3C2C2

#BAB3C2

#C2B3B3

Monochromatic

#6E7A62

#94A088

#B9C1B1

#E0E4DD

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#B9C1B1

#B3C2BA

#BAB3C2

#C2B3BA

Compound

#B9C1B1

#B3C2B3

#BAB3C2

#C2B3C2

Variations

Lighter

#C8CEC2

#D6DAD2

#E7E9E5

Darker

#95A189

#66735A

#3C4334

Saturation

#BABCB8

#BAC2B3

#BAE094

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9C1B1

#C0BDB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9C1B1

#C0C0B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9C1B1

#BBBEC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Kimberley Tree 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

#CABDA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9C1B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7C2C4

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.

#9E86B6

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: #B9C1B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9C1B1;

CSS Variable

--color-kimberley-tree: #B9C1B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kimberley-tree': '#B9C1B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9C1B1] text-[#B9C1B1]

SCSS

$kimberley-tree: #B9C1B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9C1B1?

#B9C1B1 is Kimberley Tree, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B9C1B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kimberley Tree?

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

What colors pair well with Kimberley Tree?

Kimberley Tree 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 Kimberley Tree?

You can download Kimberley Tree 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 Kimberley Tree?

The hex code is #B9C1B1. In RGB it's 185, 193, 177, and in HSL it's 90°, 11%, 73%.

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