NEUTRALS

Pumice

#BAC0B4

RGB 186, 192, 180 · HSL 90°, 9%, 73% · CMYK 3, 0, 6, 25

Pumice is #BAC0B4 in HEX — rgb(186, 192, 180), hsl(90°, 9%, 73%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 6%, 25%).

Pumice pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 90°, 9%, 73%. 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#BAC0B4

RGB186, 192, 180

HSL90°, 9%, 73%

HSV90°, 6%, 75%

CMYK3, 0, 6, 25

Decimal12239028

CSS RGBrgb(186, 192, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 9%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Contented SW6191

ΔE 1.3 · #BDC0B3

PPG

Balsam 1128-4

ΔE 1.5 · #BEC4B7

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

ΔE 1.6 · #B6BDB3

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 1.6 · #B6BDB3

Dulux

Kahili S21A2

ΔE 1.7 · #B8BFB0

Behr

Summer Green PPU11-11

ΔE 1.7 · #BDC4B6

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2140-50

ΔE 2.1 · #BABCB2

Vista Paint

Gardening Trend K-885

ΔE 2.1 · #BCC4B5

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 2.1 · #B6BBAD

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 2.4 · #C0C2B3

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 2.7 · #B9C3B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Morning Dew historic-historic-morning-dew

ΔE 3.1 · #B0B9AC

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.3 · #BCC8BC

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3.8 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.6 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green 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

#BAC0B4

#BAB4C0

Analogous

#C0C0B4

#BAC0B4

#B4C0B4

Triadic

#BAC0B4

#B4BAC0

#C0B4BA

Split-Complementary

#BAC0B4

#B4B4C0

#C0B4C0

Tetradic

#BAC0B4

#B4C0C0

#BAB4C0

#C0B4B4

Monochromatic

#6E7864

#949E8A

#BAC0B4

#E0E3DE

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#BAC0B4

#B4C0BA

#BAB4C0

#C0B4BA

Compound

#BAC0B4

#B4C0B4

#BAB4C0

#C0B4C0

Variations

Lighter

#C8CDC3

#D6D9D3

#E7E8E5

Darker

#959F8B

#66715C

#3C4235

Saturation

#BABCB8

#BAC0B4

#BAE095

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAC0B4

#BFBDB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAC0B4

#BFBFB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAC0B4

#BBBEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pumice 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

#CBBDA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAC0B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8C2C6

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.

#9E86B6

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: #BAC0B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAC0B4;

CSS Variable

--color-pumice: #BAC0B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pumice': '#BAC0B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAC0B4] text-[#BAC0B4]

SCSS

$pumice: #BAC0B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAC0B4?

#BAC0B4 is Pumice, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BAC0B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pumice?

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

What colors pair well with Pumice?

Pumice 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 Pumice?

You can download Pumice 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 Pumice?

The hex code is #BAC0B4. In RGB it's 186, 192, 180, and in HSL it's 90°, 9%, 73%.

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