NEUTRALS

Silver Whiskers

#BBC5C4

RGB 187, 197, 196 · HSL 174°, 8%, 75% · CMYK 5, 0, 1, 23

Silver Whiskers is #BBC5C4 in HEX — rgb(187, 197, 196), hsl(174°, 8%, 75%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 1%, 23%).

Silver Whiskers pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 174°, 8%, 75%. 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#BBC5C4

RGB187, 197, 196

HSL174°, 8%, 75%

HSV174°, 5%, 77%

CMYK5, 0, 1, 23

Decimal12305860

CSS RGBrgb(187, 197, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(174, 8%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wales 1585

ΔE 0.9 · #BAC6C4

Behr

Misty Morn PPU12-10

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC6C7

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 1.4 · #BEC4C3

Vista Paint

Tudor Ice C-1357

ΔE 1.6 · #BAC7C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Whirlwind 489

ΔE 1.6 · #B6C3C1

Sherwin-Williams

Niebla Azul SW9137

ΔE 1.7 · #B6C3C4

Dunn-Edwards

Haze Blue DE6311

ΔE 1.9 · #B7C0BE

PPG

Maiden Mist 1039-2

ΔE 2 · #B9C0C0

Dulux

Platinum Class SN4B5

ΔE 2.4 · #C2C6C4

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.9 · #C1CDCD

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 3.7 · #B2BCB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.7 · #C3C3C3

Valspar

Smoke Infusion 5002-1B

ΔE 3.7 · #B4BCB8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.5 · #B2BFC5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BBC5C4

#C4BABB

Analogous

#BAC4BE

#BBC5C4

#BAC0C4

Triadic

#BBC5C4

#C3BAC4

#C4C3BA

Split-Complementary

#BBC5C4

#C4BAC0

#C4BEBA

Tetradic

#BBC5C4

#BEBAC4

#C4BABB

#C0C4BA

Monochromatic

#6A7C7A

#91A1A0

#BBC5C4

#E3E8E7

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#BBC5C4

#BABBC4

#C4BABB

#C4C3BA

Compound

#BBC5C4

#BAC0C4

#C4BABB

#C4BEBA

Variations

Lighter

#C8D0CF

#D6DBDB

#E7EAEA

Darker

#90A2A0

#607271

#384342

Saturation

#BEC1C0

#BAC4C3

#9DE2DB

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBC5C4

#C1C2C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBC5C4

#C3C3C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBC5C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silver Whiskers 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

#CCC0AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBC5C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9C5D2

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.

#BA8B90

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: #BBC5C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBC5C4;

CSS Variable

--color-silver-whiskers: #BBC5C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver-whiskers': '#BBC5C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBC5C4] text-[#BBC5C4]

SCSS

$silver-whiskers: #BBC5C4;

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#B9C5C3 · ΔE 0.9

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Smoke

#BAC8C9 · ΔE 1.9

Eternity

#BEC2C2 · ΔE 2.3

Winter Solstice

#B9BFBE · ΔE 2.4

Seersucker Suit

#C3C7C5 · ΔE 2.5

Gentle Gray

#C0CACD · ΔE 2.9

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#C3C8CB · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBC5C4?

#BBC5C4 is Silver Whiskers, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BBC5C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silver Whiskers?

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

What colors pair well with Silver Whiskers?

Silver Whiskers 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 Silver Whiskers?

You can download Silver Whiskers 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 Silver Whiskers?

The hex code is #BBC5C4. In RGB it's 187, 197, 196, and in HSL it's 174°, 8%, 75%.

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