NEUTRALS

Wales

#BAC6C4

RGB 186, 198, 196 · HSL 170°, 10%, 75% · CMYK 6, 0, 1, 22

Wales is #BAC6C4 in HEX — rgb(186, 198, 196), hsl(170°, 10%, 75%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 1%, 22%).

Wales pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 170°, 10%, 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#BAC6C4

RGB186, 198, 196

HSL170°, 10%, 75%

HSV170°, 6%, 78%

CMYK6, 0, 1, 22

Decimal12240580

CSS RGBrgb(186, 198, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(170, 10%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wales 1585

Exact match

Vista Paint

Quiet Cove K-853

ΔE 1.2 · #BCC7C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Whirlwind 489

ΔE 1.2 · #B6C3C1

Dunn-Edwards

Blustery Wind DE6304

ΔE 1.7 · #B6C5C1

Dulux

Roland SG5G1

ΔE 1.8 · #BECAC6

Behr

Misty Morn PPU12-10

ΔE 1.8 · #BCC6C7

Sherwin-Williams

Niebla Azul SW9137

ΔE 2 · #B6C3C4

PPG

Gale Force 10-08

ΔE 2.1 · #BFC8C3

Kilz

Wild Arctic RE210-02

ΔE 2.1 · #BFCBCB

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.8 · #C1CDCD

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 3.4 · #BBCDC8

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.8 · #B2BCB8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4 · #C8CDC9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.5 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.9 · #B2BFC5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BAC6C4

#C6B9BB

Analogous

#B9C6BD

#BAC6C4

#B9C1C6

Triadic

#BAC6C4

#C3B9C6

#C6C3B9

Split-Complementary

#BAC6C4

#C6B9C1

#C6BDB9

Tetradic

#BAC6C4

#BDB9C6

#C6B9BB

#C1C6B9

Monochromatic

#677E7A

#8FA3A0

#BAC6C4

#E3E8E7

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#BAC6C4

#B9BBC6

#C6B9BB

#C6C3B9

Compound

#BAC6C4

#B9C1C6

#C6B9BB

#C6BDB9

Variations

Lighter

#C7D1CF

#D5DCDB

#E7EAEA

Darker

#8EA4A0

#5E7571

#364442

Saturation

#BDC1C1

#B9C6C3

#9CE2D7

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAC6C4

#C1C2C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAC6C4

#C4C4C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAC6C4

#BBC5C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Wales 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

#CBC1AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAC6C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8C6D2

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.

#BA8B93

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: #BAC6C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAC6C4;

CSS Variable

--color-wales: #BAC6C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wales': '#BAC6C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAC6C4] text-[#BAC6C4]

SCSS

$wales: #BAC6C4;

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#B9C5C3 · ΔE 0.4

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#BAC8C9 · ΔE 1.8

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#C0C6C5 · ΔE 2.3

Yarmouth Blue

#B5C8C9 · ΔE 2.9

Seersucker Suit

#C3C7C5 · ΔE 3.0

Winter Solstice

#B9BFBE · ΔE 3.0

Silver Marlin

#C0C8C1 · ΔE 3.1

Eternity

#BEC2C2 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAC6C4?

#BAC6C4 is Wales, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BAC6C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wales?

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

What colors pair well with Wales?

Wales 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 Wales?

You can download Wales 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 Wales?

The hex code is #BAC6C4. In RGB it's 186, 198, 196, and in HSL it's 170°, 10%, 75%.

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