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Relaxed Rhino

#BBAAAA

RGB 187, 170, 170 · HSL 0°, 11%, 70% · CMYK 0, 9, 9, 27

Relaxed Rhino is #BBAAAA in HEX — rgb(187, 170, 170), hsl(0°, 11%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 27%).

Relaxed Rhino pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 11%, 70%. 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#BBAAAA

RGB187, 170, 170

HSL0°, 11%, 70%

HSV0°, 9%, 73%

CMYK0, 9, 9, 27

Decimal12298922

CSS RGBrgb(187, 170, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 11%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aniline Mauve S02B2

ΔE 1.6 · #B9ABAD

Behr

Cocoa Craving N150-3

ΔE 1.6 · #B6A8A7

Benjamin Moore

Magic 1250

ΔE 2 · #BEA8A9

Valspar

Twilight Mauve 1001-8A

ΔE 2.1 · #BCADB0

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 2.4 · #C2ADAB

Vista Paint

Toasted Rose K-1164

ΔE 2.5 · #BDA9A5

Sherwin-Williams

Intuitive SW6017

ΔE 2.9 · #B3A3A5

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 3 · #BBB0B1

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 3 · #B8A7A2

PPG

Jack Rabbit 1014-4

ΔE 3 · #C0B2B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Wings 553

ΔE 4.5 · #B2ACA9

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 4.6 · #BBB1AB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4.7 · #B6A39C

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.3 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 9.2 · #B5B8B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBAAAA

#AABBBB

Analogous

#BBAAB3

#BBAAAA

#BBB3AA

Triadic

#BBAAAA

#AABBAA

#AAAABB

Split-Complementary

#BBAAAA

#AABBB3

#AAB3BB

Tetradic

#BBAAAA

#B3BBAA

#AABBBB

#B3AABB

Monochromatic

#715B5B

#998080

#BBAAAA

#DDD5D5

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#BBAAAA

#BBBBAA

#AABBBB

#AAAABB

Compound

#BBAAAA

#BBB3AA

#AABBBB

#AAB3BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9BBBB

#D5CDCD

#E6E2E2

Darker

#9C8282

#6E5656

#403232

Saturation

#B5B0B0

#BBAAAA

#DD8888

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.44:1

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Deuteranopia

#BBAAAA

#B2B0AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBAAAA

#ADADAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBAAAA

#BBAAAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Relaxed Rhino 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

#CCAC9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBAAAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B1BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#7EB2B2

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: #BBAAAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBAAAA;

CSS Variable

--color-relaxed-rhino: #BBAAAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'relaxed-rhino': '#BBAAAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBAAAA] text-[#BBAAAA]

SCSS

$relaxed-rhino: #BBAAAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBAAAA?

#BBAAAA is Relaxed Rhino, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BBAAAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Relaxed Rhino?

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

What colors pair well with Relaxed Rhino?

Relaxed Rhino 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 Relaxed Rhino?

You can download Relaxed Rhino 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 Relaxed Rhino?

The hex code is #BBAAAA. In RGB it's 187, 170, 170, and in HSL it's 0°, 11%, 70%.

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