NEUTRALS

Soft Beige

#BAB5AF

RGB 186, 181, 175 · HSL 33°, 7%, 71% · CMYK 0, 3, 6, 27

Soft Beige is #BAB5AF in HEX — rgb(186, 181, 175), hsl(33°, 7%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 27%).

Soft Beige pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 33°, 7%, 71%. 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#BAB5AF

RGB186, 181, 175

HSL33°, 7%, 71%

HSV33°, 6%, 73%

CMYK0, 3, 6, 27

Decimal12236207

CSS RGBrgb(186, 181, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 7%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Beige S11A2

Exact match

Behr

Ashes UL260-9

ΔE 0.9 · #B7B4AE

Benjamin Moore

La 1551

ΔE 1.1 · #B9B5AD

PPG

Silver Dollar 1022-3

ΔE 1.4 · #BDB6AE

Vista Paint

North Island C-551

ΔE 1.4 · #BDB6B2

Kilz

Warm Ashes RK220

ΔE 1.9 · #B5B5AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Quincy Granite historic-quincy-granite

ΔE 1.9 · #B5B5AF

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Clouds SW7658

ΔE 2 · #B7B7B2

Valspar

Soulful Grey 6004-1B

ΔE 2 · #BBB8AF

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.1 · #B6B2A9

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 2.2 · #BBB1AB

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.1 · #B5B8B1

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Milk DE6059

ΔE 3.4 · #C5B9B4

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3.9 · #BEBFB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 MasstoneOrange 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

#BAB5AF

#B0B5BA

Analogous

#BAB0B0

#BAB5AF

#BABAB0

Triadic

#BAB5AF

#B0BAB6

#B6B0BA

Split-Complementary

#BAB5AF

#B0BABA

#B0B0BA

Tetradic

#BAB5AF

#B0BAB0

#B0B5BA

#BAB0BA

Monochromatic

#706961

#979087

#BAB5AF

#DEDCD9

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#BAB5AF

#B5BAB0

#B0B5BA

#B6B0BA

Compound

#BAB5AF

#BABAB0

#B0B5BA

#B0B0BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8C4C0

#D5D3D0

#E6E5E4

Darker

#999289

#6B645C

#3F3A35

Saturation

#B7B5B3

#BAB6B0

#DDB98D

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAB5AF

#B8B6B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAB5AF

#B6B6B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAB5AF

#BAB4B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Soft Beige 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

#CBB49E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAB5AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8B9C3

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.

#8197B3

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: #BAB5AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAB5AF;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-beige: #BAB5AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-beige': '#BAB5AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAB5AF] text-[#BAB5AF]

SCSS

$soft-beige: #BAB5AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAB5AF?

#BAB5AF is Soft Beige, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BAB5AF warm or cool?

Soft Beige reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Soft Beige?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Beige?

Soft Beige 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 Soft Beige?

You can download Soft Beige 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 Soft Beige?

The hex code is #BAB5AF. In RGB it's 186, 181, 175, and in HSL it's 33°, 7%, 71%.

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