NEUTRALS

Velvet Dawn

#BBAEBA

RGB 187, 174, 186 · HSL 305°, 9%, 71% · CMYK 0, 7, 1, 27

Velvet Dawn is #BBAEBA in HEX — rgb(187, 174, 186), hsl(305°, 9%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 1%, 27%).

Velvet Dawn pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 305°, 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#BBAEBA

RGB187, 174, 186

HSL305°, 9%, 71%

HSV305°, 7%, 73%

CMYK0, 7, 1, 27

Decimal12299962

CSS RGBrgb(187, 174, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(305, 9%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Velvet Dawn C-1309

Exact match

Dulux

Luminous Light S46C2

ΔE 0.5 · #BBAEB9

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Dawn 1310

ΔE 0.7 · #BDB0BC

Valspar

Midsummer Twilight 4001-3C

ΔE 1.2 · #BBAFBD

Behr

Audition MQ5-36

ΔE 2.7 · #B2A8B4

PPG

Ash Grove 1172-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B9B3BF

Benjamin Moore

Dusk 1446

ΔE 3.8 · #B5AAB0

Sherwin-Williams

Veiled Violet SW6268

ΔE 5.1 · #BDB5B9

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.8 · #CAB6C9

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 5.8 · #BDA5B7

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 6 · #BBB0B1

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.3 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 9.1 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.6 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 9.8 · #BBB1AB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.4 · #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

#BBAEBA

#AEBCB0

Analogous

#B6AEBC

#BBAEBA

#BCAEB4

Triadic

#BBAEBA

#BBBCAE

#AEBBBC

Split-Complementary

#BBAEBA

#B4BCAE

#AEBCB6

Tetradic

#BBAEBA

#BCB6AE

#AEBCB0

#AEB4BC

Monochromatic

#725F70

#998597

#BBAEBA

#DFD8DE

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#BBAEBA

#BCB0AE

#AEBCB0

#AEBBBC

Compound

#BBAEBA

#BCAEB4

#AEBCB0

#AEBCB6

Variations

Lighter

#C9BFC8

#D6CFD5

#E7E3E6

Darker

#9B869A

#6D5A6C

#40343F

Saturation

#B7B3B7

#BCAEBB

#DD8DD7

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

9.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBAEBA

#B2B4BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBAEBA

#B0B0B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBAEBA

#BAB0B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Velvet Dawn 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

#CCAFA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBAEBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B4CB

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.

#81B385

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: #BBAEBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBAEBA;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-dawn: #BBAEBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-dawn': '#BBAEBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBAEBA] text-[#BBAEBA]

SCSS

$velvet-dawn: #BBAEBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBAEBA?

#BBAEBA is Velvet Dawn, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BBAEBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Velvet Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with Velvet Dawn?

Velvet Dawn 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 Velvet Dawn?

You can download Velvet Dawn 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 Velvet Dawn?

The hex code is #BBAEBA. In RGB it's 187, 174, 186, and in HSL it's 305°, 9%, 71%.

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