NEUTRALS

Streamlined Silver

#BBBDBA

RGB 187, 189, 186 · HSL 100°, 2%, 74% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 26

Streamlined Silver is #BBBDBA in HEX — rgb(187, 189, 186), hsl(100°, 2%, 74%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 26%).

Streamlined Silver pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 100°, 2%, 74%. 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#BBBDBA

RGB187, 189, 186

HSL100°, 2%, 74%

HSV100°, 2%, 74%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 26

Decimal12303802

CSS RGBrgb(187, 189, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 2%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Streamlined Silver RK200

Exact match

Dulux

Tirau NZ9C3

ΔE 0.6 · #BDBEBB

Benjamin Moore

Coventry HC-169

ΔE 0.9 · #B9BBB7

PPG

Solstice 1010-3

ΔE 1.1 · #BABDB8

Vista Paint

Prairie Smoke K-813

ΔE 1.1 · #BABDBC

Sherwin-Williams

Monorail Silver SW7663

ΔE 1.4 · #B8BCBB

Behr

Gull Gray QE-50

ΔE 1.5 · #BFBFBA

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 1.7 · #BABCB6

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 1.9 · #B9BABA

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 1.9 · #B7BBBB

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.3 · #BEBFB8

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.4 · #B8BCB5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.4 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBBDBA

#BDBBBE

Analogous

#BEBEBB

#BBBDBA

#BBBEBC

Triadic

#BBBDBA

#BBBCBE

#BEBBBC

Split-Complementary

#BBBDBA

#BCBBBE

#BEBBBE

Tetradic

#BBBDBA

#BBBEBE

#BDBBBE

#BEBCBB

Monochromatic

#6F726E

#969994

#BBBDBA

#E3E4E2

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#BBBDBA

#BBBEBD

#BDBBBE

#BEBBBC

Compound

#BBBDBA

#BBBEBC

#BDBBBE

#BEBBBE

Variations

Lighter

#CACBC9

#D7D8D7

#E8E8E7

Darker

#969995

#676A66

#3C3E3B

Saturation

#BDBDBC

#BCBEBB

#B1DF9B

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBBDBA

#BDBCBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBBDBA

#BDBDBA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBBDBA

#BBBCBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Streamlined Silver 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

#CCBAA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBBDBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9BFCB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#A889B8

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: #BBBDBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBBDBA;

CSS Variable

--color-streamlined-silver: #BBBDBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'streamlined-silver': '#BBBDBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBBDBA] text-[#BBBDBA]

SCSS

$streamlined-silver: #BBBDBA;

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Winter Solstice

#B9BFBE · ΔE 1.9

Smoke Embers

#C1BFBA · ΔE 2.1

Eternity

#BEC2C2 · ΔE 2.5

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#C0BCBC · ΔE 2.8

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#B4BBBC · ΔE 3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBBDBA?

#BBBDBA is Streamlined Silver, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BBBDBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Streamlined Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Streamlined Silver?

Streamlined Silver 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 Streamlined Silver?

You can download Streamlined Silver 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 Streamlined Silver?

The hex code is #BBBDBA. In RGB it's 187, 189, 186, and in HSL it's 100°, 2%, 74%.

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