NEUTRALS

Weathered Moss

#BABBB3

RGB 186, 187, 179 · HSL 67°, 6%, 72% · CMYK 1, 0, 4, 27

Weathered Moss is #BABBB3 in HEX — rgb(186, 187, 179), hsl(67°, 6%, 72%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 27%).

Weathered Moss pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 67°, 6%, 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#BABBB3

RGB186, 187, 179

HSL67°, 6%, 72%

HSV67°, 4%, 73%

CMYK1, 0, 4, 27

Decimal12237747

CSS RGBrgb(186, 187, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 6%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hi Ho Silver K-845

ΔE 0.7 · #B9BAB1

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2140-50

ΔE 1.2 · #BABCB2

Dulux

Narrow Neck NZ9E7

ΔE 1.2 · #BDBBB3

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 1.2 · #B8BCB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fossilized 581

ΔE 1.2 · #B6B8B0

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 1.2 · #BABCB6

Behr

Keystone Gray HDC-AC-21

ΔE 1.3 · #B7BBB4

Sherwin-Williams

Argos SW7065

ΔE 1.4 · #BDBDB7

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 1.5 · #B5B8B1

Kilz

International Gray RK210

ΔE 1.5 · #BABEB7

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 1.6 · #BEBFB8

PPG

Solstice 1010-3

ΔE 1.9 · #BABDB8

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 3.1 · #C3C0BB

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.5 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8 · #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

#BABBB3

#B4B3BC

Analogous

#BCB9B3

#BABBB3

#B7BCB3

Triadic

#BABBB3

#B3BBBC

#BCB3BB

Split-Complementary

#BABBB3

#B3B7BC

#B9B3BC

Tetradic

#BABBB3

#B3BCB9

#B4B3BC

#BCB3B7

Monochromatic

#707265

#96988B

#BABBB3

#DFE0DC

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#BABBB3

#B3BCB4

#B4B3BC

#BCB3BB

Compound

#BABBB3

#B7BCB3

#B4B3BC

#B9B3BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9C9C2

#D6D6D2

#E7E7E5

Darker

#989A8C

#6A6C5E

#3E3F37

Saturation

#B9B9B6

#BBBCB3

#D5DD92

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BABBB3

#BCBAB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BABBB3

#BBBBB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BABBB3

#BBBABA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Weathered Moss 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

#CBB9A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BABBB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8BEC6

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.

#8983B5

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: #BABBB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #BABBB3;

CSS Variable

--color-weathered-moss: #BABBB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'weathered-moss': '#BABBB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BABBB3] text-[#BABBB3]

SCSS

$weathered-moss: #BABBB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BABBB3?

#BABBB3 is Weathered Moss, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BABBB3 warm or cool?

Weathered Moss reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Weathered Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Weathered Moss?

Weathered Moss 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 Weathered Moss?

You can download Weathered Moss 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 Weathered Moss?

The hex code is #BABBB3. In RGB it's 186, 187, 179, and in HSL it's 67°, 6%, 72%.

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