BLUES

Fragile

#BBB8D0

RGB 187, 184, 208 · HSL 248°, 20%, 77% · CMYK 10, 12, 0, 18

Fragile is #BBB8D0 in HEX — rgb(187, 184, 208), hsl(248°, 20%, 77%), cmyk(10%, 12%, 0%, 18%).

Fragile pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 248°, 20%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#BBB8D0

RGB187, 184, 208

HSL248°, 20%, 77%

HSV248°, 12%, 82%

CMYK10, 12, 0, 18

Decimal12302544

CSS RGBrgb(187, 184, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(248, 20%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fragile S43D2

ΔE 0.4 · #BAB8D0

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2069-50

ΔE 1.5 · #B9BAD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Collensia 1281

ΔE 1.5 · #BDB7CD

Dunn-Edwards

Madder Blue DE5926

ΔE 1.7 · #B5B6CE

Behr

Silverberry 670F-4

ΔE 1.7 · #B6B4CD

PPG

Wild Lilac 1175-4

ΔE 1.9 · #BEB8CD

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 2.4 · #C0BDD2

Vista Paint

Collensia C-1280

ΔE 2.6 · #BEB7CB

Valspar

Purple Freedom 4002-7C

ΔE 4 · #AEB0CB

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 5 · #BDB4D4

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.7 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 9.1 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 9.9 · #A1B8CA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.6 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 11.7 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 12.7 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBB8D0

#CDD0B9

Analogous

#B9C1D0

#BBB8D0

#C7B9D0

Triadic

#BBB8D0

#D0BCB9

#B9D0BC

Split-Complementary

#BBB8D0

#D0C7B9

#C1D0B9

Tetradic

#BBB8D0

#D0B9C1

#CDD0B9

#B9D0C7

Monochromatic

#666090

#908BB1

#BBB8D0

#E8E7EF

#F0F0F5

Rectangle

#BBB8D0

#D0B9CD

#CDD0B9

#B9D0BC

Compound

#BBB8D0

#C7B9D0

#CDD0B9

#C1D0B9

Variations

Lighter

#C9C7D9

#D7D6E2

#E8E8ED

Darker

#8E89B2

#5B5484

#34304D

Saturation

#C2C1C8

#BCB9D0

#ABA1E8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBB8D0

#B5BBD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBB8D0

#B9B9CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBB8D0

#B9BCBA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Fragile lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#CCB7B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBB8D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9BCDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B7BD91

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: #BBB8D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBB8D0;

CSS Variable

--color-fragile: #BBB8D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fragile': '#BBB8D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBB8D0] text-[#BBB8D0]

SCSS

$fragile: #BBB8D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBB8D0?

#BBB8D0 is Fragile, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BBB8D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fragile?

Fragile works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Fragile?

Fragile pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fragile?

You can download Fragile 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 Fragile?

The hex code is #BBB8D0. In RGB it's 187, 184, 208, and in HSL it's 248°, 20%, 77%.

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