NEUTRALS

Luminous Light

#BBAEB9

RGB 187, 174, 185 · HSL 309°, 9%, 71% · CMYK 0, 7, 1, 27

Luminous Light is #BBAEB9 in HEX — rgb(187, 174, 185), hsl(309°, 9%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 1%, 27%).

Luminous Light pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 309°, 9%, 71%. 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#BBAEB9

RGB187, 174, 185

HSL309°, 9%, 71%

HSV309°, 7%, 73%

CMYK0, 7, 1, 27

Decimal12299961

CSS RGBrgb(187, 174, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 9%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Luminous Light S46C2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Velvet Dawn C-1309

ΔE 0.5 · #BBAEBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Dawn 1310

ΔE 0.9 · #BDB0BC

Valspar

Midsummer Twilight 4001-3C

ΔE 1.7 · #BBAFBD

Behr

Audition MQ5-36

ΔE 2.7 · #B2A8B4

PPG

Ash Grove 1172-4

ΔE 3 · #B9B3BF

Benjamin Moore

Dusk 1446

ΔE 3.3 · #B5AAB0

Sherwin-Williams

Veiled Violet SW6268

ΔE 4.7 · #BDB5B9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 5.5 · #BBB0B1

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 6.1 · #BDA5B7

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.2 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.3 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 9 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 9.3 · #BBB1AB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.3 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBAEB9

#AEBCB0

Analogous

#B7AEBC

#BBAEB9

#BCAEB3

Triadic

#BBAEB9

#BABCAE

#AEBABC

Split-Complementary

#BBAEB9

#B3BCAE

#AEBCB7

Tetradic

#BBAEB9

#BCB7AE

#AEBCB0

#AEB3BC

Monochromatic

#725F6F

#998596

#BBAEB9

#DFD8DE

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#BBAEB9

#BCB0AE

#AEBCB0

#AEBABC

Compound

#BBAEB9

#BCAEB3

#AEBCB0

#AEBCB7

Variations

Lighter

#C9BFC8

#D6CFD5

#E7E3E6

Darker

#9B8698

#6D5A6A

#40343E

Saturation

#B7B3B6

#BCAEBA

#DD8DD1

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBAEB9

#B2B4B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBAEB9

#B0B0B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBAEB9

#BAB0AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Luminous Light 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

#CCAFA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBAEB9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B4CA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#81B388

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: #BBAEB9;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBAEB9;

CSS Variable

--color-luminous-light: #BBAEB9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'luminous-light': '#BBAEB9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBAEB9] text-[#BBAEB9]

SCSS

$luminous-light: #BBAEB9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBAEB9?

#BBAEB9 is Luminous Light, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BBAEB9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Luminous Light?

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

What colors pair well with Luminous Light?

Luminous Light 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 Luminous Light?

You can download Luminous Light 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 Luminous Light?

The hex code is #BBAEB9. In RGB it's 187, 174, 185, and in HSL it's 309°, 9%, 71%.

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