NEUTRALS

Inviting Veranda

#B9C4BC

RGB 185, 196, 188 · HSL 136°, 9%, 75% · CMYK 6, 0, 4, 23

Inviting Veranda is #B9C4BC in HEX — rgb(185, 196, 188), hsl(136°, 9%, 75%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 23%).

Inviting Veranda pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 136°, 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#B9C4BC

RGB185, 196, 188

HSL136°, 9%, 75%

HSV136°, 6%, 77%

CMYK6, 0, 4, 23

Decimal12174524

CSS RGBrgb(185, 196, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(136, 9%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 0.6 · #B7C3BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Lighthouse View 476

ΔE 0.7 · #BAC5BE

Benjamin Moore

Tranquility AF-490

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC4BC

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 1.2 · #B6C4BD

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 2.1 · #BAC9C0

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 2.2 · #BEC3BB

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.3 · #B3C3B9

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.5 · #BCC8BC

Dulux

Pukaki Half NZ9B5

ΔE 2.5 · #BDC3BE

PPG

Gale Force 10-08

ΔE 2.5 · #BFC8C3

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 2.9 · #B6BDB3

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #B6BDB3

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.5 · #B2BCB8

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.5 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#B9C4BC

#C5BAC2

Analogous

#BCC5BA

#B9C4BC

#BAC5C2

Triadic

#B9C4BC

#BDBAC5

#C5BDBA

Split-Complementary

#B9C4BC

#C2BAC5

#C5BABC

Tetradic

#B9C4BC

#BABCC5

#C5BAC2

#C5C2BA

Monochromatic

#687D6E

#90A295

#B9C4BC

#E3E8E4

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#B9C4BC

#BAC2C5

#C5BAC2

#C5BDBA

Compound

#B9C4BC

#BAC5C2

#C5BAC2

#C5BABC

Variations

Lighter

#C7D1CA

#D6DCD7

#E7EAE8

Darker

#8FA395

#5F7464

#37443A

Saturation

#BEC1BE

#BAC5BD

#9DE2AF

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9C4BC

#C1C0BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9C4BC

#C2C2BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9C4BC

#BAC3C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Inviting Veranda 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

#CAC0A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9C4BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7C5CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#BA8BAD

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: #B9C4BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9C4BC;

CSS Variable

--color-inviting-veranda: #B9C4BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inviting-veranda': '#B9C4BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9C4BC] text-[#B9C4BC]

SCSS

$inviting-veranda: #B9C4BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9C4BC?

#B9C4BC is Inviting Veranda, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B9C4BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Inviting Veranda?

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

What colors pair well with Inviting Veranda?

Inviting Veranda 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 Inviting Veranda?

You can download Inviting Veranda 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 Inviting Veranda?

The hex code is #B9C4BC. In RGB it's 185, 196, 188, and in HSL it's 136°, 9%, 75%.

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