NEUTRALS

Midsummer Twilight

#BBAFBD

RGB 187, 175, 189 · HSL 291°, 10%, 71% · CMYK 1, 7, 0, 26

Midsummer Twilight is #BBAFBD in HEX — rgb(187, 175, 189), hsl(291°, 10%, 71%), cmyk(1%, 7%, 0%, 26%).

Midsummer Twilight pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 291°, 10%, 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#BBAFBD

RGB187, 175, 189

HSL291°, 10%, 71%

HSV291°, 7%, 74%

CMYK1, 7, 0, 26

Decimal12300221

CSS RGBrgb(187, 175, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 10%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Midsummer Twilight 4001-3C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Velvet Dawn C-1309

ΔE 1.2 · #BBAEBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Dawn 1310

ΔE 1.2 · #BDB0BC

Dulux

Inner Touch S45C2

ΔE 1.6 · #BBAFBA

Behr

Exclusive Violet HDC-SP14-12

ΔE 1.9 · #B8ACBD

PPG

Cloudberry 1174-4

ΔE 2.5 · #B9B3C2

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2117-50

ΔE 3.3 · #B1ADBC

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 5.1 · #B0A3B6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.2 · #CAB6C9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 5.5 · #CDBACB

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 5.7 · #BDA5B7

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.2 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 9.3 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.8 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 10.1 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#BBAFBD

#B0BCAE

Analogous

#B3AEBC

#BBAFBD

#BCAEB7

Triadic

#BBAFBD

#BCBAAE

#AEBCBA

Split-Complementary

#BBAFBD

#B7BCAE

#AEBCB3

Tetradic

#BBAFBD

#BCB3AE

#B0BCAE

#AEB7BC

Monochromatic

#705E73

#97849A

#BBAFBD

#DED8DF

#F3F1F4

Rectangle

#BBAFBD

#BCAEB0

#B0BCAE

#AEBCBA

Compound

#BBAFBD

#BCAEB7

#B0BCAE

#AEBCB3

Variations

Lighter

#C8BECA

#D5CFD6

#E6E3E7

Darker

#99859C

#6B596F

#3F3341

Saturation

#B7B3B7

#BAAEBC

#D28CDE

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

9.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBAFBD

#B2B4BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBAFBD

#B1B1BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBAFBD

#BAB2B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Midsummer Twilight 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

#CCB0A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBAFBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B5CD

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.

#88B381

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: #BBAFBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBAFBD;

CSS Variable

--color-midsummer-twilight: #BBAFBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midsummer-twilight': '#BBAFBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBAFBD] text-[#BBAFBD]

SCSS

$midsummer-twilight: #BBAFBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBAFBD?

#BBAFBD is Midsummer Twilight, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BBAFBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midsummer Twilight?

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

What colors pair well with Midsummer Twilight?

Midsummer Twilight 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 Midsummer Twilight?

You can download Midsummer Twilight 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 Midsummer Twilight?

The hex code is #BBAFBD. In RGB it's 187, 175, 189, and in HSL it's 291°, 10%, 71%.

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