NEUTRALS

Geneva Morn

#BAB7B8

RGB 186, 183, 184 · HSL 340°, 2%, 72% · CMYK 0, 2, 1, 27

Geneva Morn is #BAB7B8 in HEX — rgb(186, 183, 184), hsl(340°, 2%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 27%).

Geneva Morn pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 340°, 2%, 72%. 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#BAB7B8

RGB186, 183, 184

HSL340°, 2%, 72%

HSV340°, 2%, 73%

CMYK0, 2, 1, 27

Decimal12236728

CSS RGBrgb(186, 183, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 2%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pashmina K-773

ΔE 0.4 · #BBB7B8

Dulux

Silver Thaw SG5A2

ΔE 0.8 · #BBB6B7

Sherwin-Williams

Fashionable Gray SW6275

ΔE 1 · #BDB8B8

Behr

Grape CrÃˆme UL250-10

ΔE 1.1 · #BDBABB

PPG

Silver Bells 1003-3

ΔE 1.2 · #B8B4B6

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 1.6 · #B6B5B8

Benjamin Moore

Nightingale AF-670

ΔE 1.9 · #B7B5B3

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 2 · #BBB4B3

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 2 · #BCB6B4

Kilz

Postcard TB-25

ΔE 2.2 · #B6B3B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.3 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.9 · #B5B8B1

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 5 · #BBB1AB

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 5.1 · #BEBFB8

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.8 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BAB7B8

#B6B9B8

Analogous

#B9B6B9

#BAB7B8

#B9B7B6

Triadic

#BAB7B8

#B7B9B6

#B6B7B9

Split-Complementary

#BAB7B8

#B6B9B7

#B6B9B9

Tetradic

#BAB7B8

#B9B9B6

#B6B9B8

#B7B6B9

Monochromatic

#6D696A

#948F91

#BAB7B8

#DFDDDE

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#BAB7B8

#B9B8B6

#B6B9B8

#B6B7B9

Compound

#BAB7B8

#B9B7B6

#B6B9B8

#B6B9B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7C5C5

#D5D3D4

#E6E6E6

Darker

#959192

#676364

#3C393A

Saturation

#B8B7B7

#B9B6B7

#DC93AB

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAB7B8

#B8B8B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAB7B8

#B8B8B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAB7B8

#BAB7B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Geneva Morn 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

#CBB6A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAB7B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8BBC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#83B5A4

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: #BAB7B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAB7B8;

CSS Variable

--color-geneva-morn: #BAB7B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'geneva-morn': '#BAB7B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAB7B8] text-[#BAB7B8]

SCSS

$geneva-morn: #BAB7B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAB7B8?

#BAB7B8 is Geneva Morn, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BAB7B8 warm or cool?

Geneva Morn reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Geneva Morn?

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

What colors pair well with Geneva Morn?

Geneva Morn 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 Geneva Morn?

You can download Geneva Morn 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 Geneva Morn?

The hex code is #BAB7B8. In RGB it's 186, 183, 184, and in HSL it's 340°, 2%, 72%.

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