NEUTRALS

March Wind

#BAB9B6

RGB 186, 185, 182 · HSL 45°, 3%, 72% · CMYK 0, 1, 2, 27

March Wind is #BAB9B6 in HEX — rgb(186, 185, 182), hsl(45°, 3%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 2%, 27%).

March Wind pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 45°, 3%, 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#BAB9B6

RGB186, 185, 182

HSL45°, 3%, 72%

HSV45°, 2%, 73%

CMYK0, 1, 2, 27

Decimal12237238

CSS RGBrgb(186, 185, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 3%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

March Wind SW7668

Exact match

Vista Paint

Zephyr K-829

ΔE 0.6 · #BBBAB6

Behr

Classic Silver PPU18-11

ΔE 0.7 · #B9B9B5

Dulux

Grey Daze SG6H3

ΔE 0.9 · #B8B7B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Rand Moon 532

ΔE 0.9 · #B7B7B4

Benjamin Moore

Coventry HC-169

ΔE 1.3 · #B9BBB7

Valspar

Urban Sunrise 4004-1B

ΔE 1.3 · #B6B8B5

PPG

Gray Stone 1009-4

ΔE 1.3 · #B7B9B5

Kilz

Streamlined Silver RK200

ΔE 1.7 · #BBBDBA

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 1.8 · #B9BABA

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 2.8 · #B5B8B1

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.9 · #B8BCB5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3 · #BEBFB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.3 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BAB9B6

#B5B7BA

Analogous

#BAB7B5

#BAB9B6

#B9BAB5

Triadic

#BAB9B6

#B5BAB9

#B9B5BA

Split-Complementary

#BAB9B6

#B5B9BA

#B7B5BA

Tetradic

#BAB9B6

#B5BAB7

#B5B7BA

#BAB5B9

Monochromatic

#6E6D68

#95938E

#BAB9B6

#DFDEDD

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#BAB9B6

#B7BAB5

#B5B7BA

#B9B5BA

Compound

#BAB9B6

#B9BAB5

#B5B7BA

#B7B5BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8C7C4

#D5D5D3

#E7E6E5

Darker

#96958F

#686762

#3D3C39

Saturation

#B8B8B7

#BAB9B5

#DCCA93

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAB9B6

#BAB9B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAB9B6

#B9B9B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAB9B6

#BAB9B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

March Wind 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

#CBB7A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAB9B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8BCC8

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.

#8390B5

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: #BAB9B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAB9B6;

CSS Variable

--color-march-wind: #BAB9B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'march-wind': '#BAB9B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAB9B6] text-[#BAB9B6]

SCSS

$march-wind: #BAB9B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAB9B6?

#BAB9B6 is March Wind, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BAB9B6 warm or cool?

March Wind reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with March Wind?

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

What colors pair well with March Wind?

March Wind 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 March Wind?

You can download March Wind 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 March Wind?

The hex code is #BAB9B6. In RGB it's 186, 185, 182, and in HSL it's 45°, 3%, 72%.

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