NEUTRALS

Silver Thaw

#BBB6B7

RGB 187, 182, 183 · HSL 348°, 4%, 72% · CMYK 0, 3, 2, 27

Silver Thaw is #BBB6B7 in HEX — rgb(187, 182, 183), hsl(348°, 4%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 2%, 27%).

Silver Thaw pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 348°, 4%, 72%. 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#BBB6B7

RGB187, 182, 183

HSL348°, 4%, 72%

HSV348°, 3%, 73%

CMYK0, 3, 2, 27

Decimal12302007

CSS RGBrgb(187, 182, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 4%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Silver Thaw SG5A2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pashmina K-773

ΔE 0.5 · #BBB7B8

Sherwin-Williams

Ponder SW7079

ΔE 0.7 · #BCB6B6

PPG

Silver Bells 1003-3

ΔE 1 · #B8B4B6

Behr

French Lilac PPU16-10

ΔE 1.3 · #BDB8BB

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 1.5 · #BBB4B3

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 1.7 · #BCB6B4

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 1.9 · #B6B5B8

Benjamin Moore

Nightingale AF-670

ΔE 2.1 · #B7B5B3

Kilz

Postcard TB-25

ΔE 2.2 · #B6B3B1

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 4.6 · #BBB1AB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.7 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 5.3 · #B5B8B1

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 5.5 · #BEBFB8

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.7 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBB6B7

#B5BAB9

Analogous

#BAB5B9

#BBB6B7

#BAB6B5

Triadic

#BBB6B7

#B6BAB5

#B5B6BA

Split-Complementary

#BBB6B7

#B5BAB6

#B5B9BA

Tetradic

#BBB6B7

#B9BAB5

#B5BAB9

#B6B5BA

Monochromatic

#6F6769

#968D8F

#BBB6B7

#DFDDDD

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#BBB6B7

#BAB9B5

#B5BAB9

#B5B6BA

Compound

#BBB6B7

#BAB6B5

#B5BAB9

#B5B9BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8C4C5

#D6D3D3

#E7E5E6

Darker

#978E90

#696162

#3D3839

Saturation

#B8B7B7

#BAB5B6

#DD92A1

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBB6B7

#B8B8B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBB6B7

#B7B7B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBB6B7

#BBB6B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silver Thaw 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

#CCB5A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBB6B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9BAC9

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.

#83B5AB

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: #BBB6B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBB6B7;

CSS Variable

--color-silver-thaw: #BBB6B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver-thaw': '#BBB6B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBB6B7] text-[#BBB6B7]

SCSS

$silver-thaw: #BBB6B7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBB6B7?

#BBB6B7 is Silver Thaw, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BBB6B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silver Thaw?

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

What colors pair well with Silver Thaw?

Silver Thaw 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 Silver Thaw?

You can download Silver Thaw 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 Silver Thaw?

The hex code is #BBB6B7. In RGB it's 187, 182, 183, and in HSL it's 348°, 4%, 72%.

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