BLUES

Grey Dawn

#BBC1CC

RGB 187, 193, 204 · HSL 219°, 14%, 77% · CMYK 8, 5, 0, 20

Grey Dawn is #BBC1CC in HEX — rgb(187, 193, 204), hsl(219°, 14%, 77%), cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 20%).

Grey Dawn pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 219°, 14%, 77%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BBC1CC

RGB187, 193, 204

HSL219°, 14%, 77%

HSV219°, 8%, 80%

CMYK8, 5, 0, 20

Decimal12304844

CSS RGBrgb(187, 193, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(219, 14%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Starlight S41B1

ΔE 0.4 · #BCC1CC

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 0.9 · #BDC3CD

PPG

Blue Dolphin 1041-4

ΔE 1.7 · #BCC5CF

Behr

Standing Ovation N570-2

ΔE 2 · #BFC3D1

Benjamin Moore

Instinct AF-575

ΔE 2.3 · #BBC6D1

Valspar

Shark Loop 4007-3B

ΔE 2.4 · #B7C2CA

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Springs DE6346

ΔE 2.6 · #B7BDC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 2.9 · #BEBDC6

Vista Paint

Kecia K-93

ΔE 3.4 · #C5CAD6

Kilz

Silver Falls RB230-01

ΔE 3.4 · #BAC3D4

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.9 · #C8C8D0

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4 · #B2BFC5

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 4.9 · #B3C4D5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.3 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 6.4 · #B4CBD9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

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

#BBC1CC

#CDC7BC

Analogous

#BCCACD

#BBC1CC

#BFBCCD

Triadic

#BBC1CC

#CDBCC2

#C2CDBC

Split-Complementary

#BBC1CC

#CDBFBC

#CACDBC

Tetradic

#BBC1CC

#CDBCCA

#CDC7BC

#BCCDBF

Monochromatic

#677389

#919AAC

#BBC1CC

#E8EAED

#F0F2F4

Rectangle

#BBC1CC

#C7BCCD

#CDC7BC

#C2CDBC

Compound

#BBC1CC

#BFBCCD

#CDC7BC

#CACDBC

Variations

Lighter

#CACED7

#D8DBE0

#E8EAEC

Darker

#8F99AB

#5B677D

#353C49

Saturation

#C2C4C7

#BCC2CD

#A3BAE6

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBC1CC

#BDC0CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBC1CC

#C0C0CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBC1CC

#BAC3C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Grey Dawn 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

#CCBDB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBC1CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9C2D8

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BDAE91

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: #BBC1CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBC1CC;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-dawn: #BBC1CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-dawn': '#BBC1CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBC1CC] text-[#BBC1CC]

SCSS

$grey-dawn: #BBC1CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBC1CC?

#BBC1CC is Grey Dawn, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #BBC1CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Dawn?

Grey Dawn 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 Grey Dawn?

You can download Grey Dawn 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 Grey Dawn?

The hex code is #BBC1CC. In RGB it's 187, 193, 204, and in HSL it's 219°, 14%, 77%.

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