TEALS
Wales Gray
#B9C5C3
Reading light, Wales Gray lands in the teals family at HSL 170°, 9%, 75%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and sits between warm and cool — versatile. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Wales Gray 1585
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B9C5C3?
#B9C5C3 is Wales Gray, a light teal with a neutral undertone.
Is #B9C5C3 warm or cool?
Wales Gray reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Wales Gray?
Wales Gray works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Wales Gray?
Wales Gray pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Wales Gray?
You can download Wales Gray 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 RGB value of #B9C5C3?
#B9C5C3 converts to RGB 185, 197, 195.