NEUTRALS

Gray

#BBC2C7

RGB 187, 194, 199 · HSL 205°, 10%, 76% · CMYK 6, 3, 0, 22

Gray is #BBC2C7 in HEX — rgb(187, 194, 199), hsl(205°, 10%, 76%), cmyk(6%, 3%, 0%, 22%).

Gray pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 205°, 10%, 76%. 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#BBC2C7

RGB187, 194, 199

HSL205°, 10%, 76%

HSV205°, 6%, 78%

CMYK6, 3, 0, 22

Decimal12305095

CSS RGBrgb(187, 194, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 10%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2126-50

Exact match

Dulux

Silver Twilight SG6C1 · SN4E4

ΔE 0.7 · #BBC1C5

Sherwin-Williams

Krypton SW6247

ΔE 1.4 · #B8C0C3

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lined DE6353

ΔE 1.5 · #BBBFC3

PPG

Gray Frost 1012-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B8BFC2

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 1.8 · #BCC1C3

Behr

Distant Star MQ5-31

ΔE 1.8 · #B7BEC1

Valspar

Shark Loop 4007-3B

ΔE 2.1 · #B7C2CA

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 2.7 · #B2BFC5

Vista Paint

Water Droplet C-502

ΔE 2.8 · #BDC9CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Water Droplet 503

ΔE 2.8 · #BDC9CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.7 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4.1 · #C8C8D0

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.8 · #C1CDCD

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 5.1 · #ABB7B9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6 · #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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBC2C7

#C8C1BC

Analogous

#BCC8C7

#BBC2C7

#BCBDC8

Triadic

#BBC2C7

#C8BCC3

#C3C8BC

Split-Complementary

#BBC2C7

#C8BCBD

#C8C7BC

Tetradic

#BBC2C7

#C7BCC8

#C8C1BC

#BDC8BC

Monochromatic

#6A7781

#929DA5

#BBC2C7

#E6E8EA

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#BBC2C7

#C1BCC8

#C8C1BC

#C3C8BC

Compound

#BBC2C7

#BCBDC8

#C8C1BC

#C8C7BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9CFD3

#D7DBDD

#E8EAEB

Darker

#919DA6

#5F6D76

#373F45

Saturation

#C0C2C4

#BCC3C8

#A0C7E3

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBC2C7

#BEC0C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBC2C7

#C1C1C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBC2C7

#BBC3C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gray 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

#CCBEB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBC2C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9C3D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BBA18E

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: #BBC2C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBC2C7;

CSS Variable

--color-gray: #BBC2C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gray': '#BBC2C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBC2C7] text-[#BBC2C7]

SCSS

$gray: #BBC2C7;

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Built by DSGN.HOUSE Updated 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBC2C7?

#BBC2C7 is Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BBC2C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Gray?

Gray 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 Gray?

You can download Gray 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 Gray?

The hex code is #BBC2C7. In RGB it's 187, 194, 199, and in HSL it's 205°, 10%, 76%.

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