NEUTRALS

Powered Rock

#BBB7AB

RGB 187, 183, 171 · HSL 45°, 11%, 70% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 27

Powered Rock is #BBB7AB in HEX — rgb(187, 183, 171), hsl(45°, 11%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 27%).

Powered Rock pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 45°, 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#BBB7AB
RGB187, 183, 171
HSL45°, 11%, 70%
HSV45°, 9%, 73%
CMYK0, 2, 9, 27
Decimal12302251
CSS RGBrgb(187, 183, 171)
CSS HSLhsl(45, 11%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cosmopolitan CSP-100

ΔE 0.7 · #BCB7AA

Dulux

Midhirst Half NZ9D4

ΔE 0.7 · #BBB6AB

Dunn-Edwards

Play on Gray DE6228

ΔE 0.7 · #BAB6A9

Behr

Barista N210-3

ΔE 0.8 · #BAB8AC

PPG

Ghost Writer 1007-3

ΔE 1.1 · #BCB7AD

Sherwin-Williams

Mindful Gray SW7016

ΔE 1.1 · #BCB7AD

Kilz

Urban Gateway LK110

ΔE 1.3 · #BCB5A9

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 1.4 · #BFBAAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Chintz 573

ΔE 1.6 · #C0BBAE

Vista Paint

Light Lichen C-210

ΔE 1.9 · #BFB7A9

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.4 · #B6B2A9

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 3 · #C5BEB1

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 3.1 · #C4BEB4

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.8 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.3 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBB7AB
#AAAEBB

Analogous

#BBAEAA
#BBB7AB
#B7BBAA

Triadic

#BBB7AB
#AABBB7
#B7AABB

Split-Complementary

#BBB7AB
#AAB7BB
#AEAABB

Tetradic

#BBB7AB
#AABBAE
#AAAEBB
#BBAAB7

Monochromatic

#716C5B
#999380
#BBB7AB
#DDDBD5
#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#BBB7AB
#AEBBAA
#AAAEBB
#B7AABB

Compound

#BBB7AB
#B7BBAA
#AAAEBB
#AEAABB

Variations

Lighter

#C9C5BB
#D5D3CD
#E6E5E2

Darker

#9C9582
#6E6856
#403D32

Saturation

#B5B4B0
#BBB7AA
#DDC888

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)

Aa

vs White

2.00:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

10.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBB7AB
#BAB7AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBB7AB
#B8B8AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBB7AB
#BCB5B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Powered Rock 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

#CCB69B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBB7AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9BBC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7E8BB2

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

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: #BBB7AB;
CSS — background 
background-color: #BBB7AB;
CSS Variable 
--color-powered-rock: #BBB7AB;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'powered-rock': '#BBB7AB' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#BBB7AB] text-[#BBB7AB]
SCSS 
$powered-rock: #BBB7AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBB7AB?

#BBB7AB is Powered Rock, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BBB7AB warm or cool?

Powered Rock reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Powered Rock?

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

What colors pair well with Powered Rock?

Powered Rock 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 Powered Rock?

You can download Powered Rock 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 Powered Rock?

The hex code is #BBB7AB. In RGB it's 187, 183, 171, and in HSL it's 45°, 11%, 70%.

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