NEUTRALS

Lighthouse View

#BAC5BE

RGB 186, 197, 190 · HSL 142°, 9%, 75% · CMYK 6, 0, 4, 23

Lighthouse View is #BAC5BE in HEX — rgb(186, 197, 190), hsl(142°, 9%, 75%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 23%).

Lighthouse View pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 142°, 9%, 75%. 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#BAC5BE

RGB186, 197, 190

HSL142°, 9%, 75%

HSV142°, 6%, 77%

CMYK6, 0, 4, 23

Decimal12240318

CSS RGBrgb(186, 197, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 9%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lighthouse View 476

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC4BD

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 1.1 · #B7C3BB

Benjamin Moore

Tranquility AF-490

ΔE 1.2 · #BCC4BC

PPG

Gale Force 10-08

ΔE 1.8 · #BFC8C3

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 2.1 · #BAC9C0

Dulux

Pukaki Half NZ9B5

ΔE 2.2 · #BDC3BE

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 2.3 · #BEC3BB

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.7 · #B3C3B9

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.8 · #BCC8BC

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 3 · #C1CBC0

Kilz

International Gray RK210

ΔE 3.3 · #BABEB7

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.5 · #B2BCB8

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.5 · #C0CDC2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BAC5BE

#C5BAC1

Analogous

#BBC5BA

#BAC5BE

#BAC5C3

Triadic

#BAC5BE

#BEBAC5

#C5BEBA

Split-Complementary

#BAC5BE

#C3BAC5

#C5BABB

Tetradic

#BAC5BE

#BABBC5

#C5BAC1

#C5C3BA

Monochromatic

#687D70

#90A297

#BAC5BE

#E3E8E5

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#BAC5BE

#BAC1C5

#C5BAC1

#C5BEBA

Compound

#BAC5BE

#BAC5C3

#C5BAC1

#C5BABB

Variations

Lighter

#C7D1CB

#D6DCD8

#E7EAE8

Darker

#8FA396

#5F7466

#37443C

Saturation

#BEC1BF

#BAC5BE

#9DE2B6

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAC5BE

#C1C1BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAC5BE

#C3C3BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAC5BE

#BBC4C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lighthouse View 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

#CBC0AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAC5BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8C5CE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BA8BA9

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: #BAC5BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAC5BE;

CSS Variable

--color-lighthouse-view: #BAC5BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lighthouse-view': '#BAC5BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAC5BE] text-[#BAC5BE]

SCSS

$lighthouse-view: #BAC5BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAC5BE?

#BAC5BE is Lighthouse View, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BAC5BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lighthouse View?

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

What colors pair well with Lighthouse View?

Lighthouse View 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 Lighthouse View?

You can download Lighthouse View 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 Lighthouse View?

The hex code is #BAC5BE. In RGB it's 186, 197, 190, and in HSL it's 142°, 9%, 75%.

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