NEUTRALS

Fairy Bubbles

#BCB0B1

RGB 188, 176, 177 · HSL 355°, 8%, 71% · CMYK 0, 6, 6, 26

Fairy Bubbles is #BCB0B1 in HEX — rgb(188, 176, 177), hsl(355°, 8%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 26%).

Fairy Bubbles pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 355°, 8%, 71%. 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#BCB0B1

RGB188, 176, 177

HSL355°, 8%, 71%

HSV355°, 6%, 74%

CMYK0, 6, 6, 26

Decimal12366001

CSS RGBrgb(188, 176, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 8%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 0.4 · #BBB0B1

Dulux

Lavender S03B2

ΔE 1.1 · #BCB0AF

Sherwin-Williams

Chaise Mauve SW6016

ΔE 1.5 · #C1B2B3

PPG

Jack Rabbit 1014-4

ΔE 1.6 · #C0B2B1

Behr

Vintage Mauve PPU17-11

ΔE 1.7 · #BAAFAD

Valspar

Twilight Mauve 1001-8A

ΔE 1.8 · #BCADB0

Kilz

Natural Echo LA250-01

ΔE 2 · #B9B0AE

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 2114-50

ΔE 2.4 · #C3B6B8

Vista Paint

Romantic Light K-764

ΔE 2.6 · #BEB5B9

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 3.2 · #BCB6B4

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 3.8 · #BBB1AB

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 3.9 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.2 · #B6B2A9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.8 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.2 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BCB0B1

#AFBBBA

Analogous

#BBAFB6

#BCB0B1

#BBB4AF

Triadic

#BCB0B1

#B0BBAF

#AFB0BB

Split-Complementary

#BCB0B1

#AFBBB4

#AFB6BB

Tetradic

#BCB0B1

#B6BBAF

#AFBBBA

#B4AFBB

Monochromatic

#716062

#988687

#BCB0B1

#DED8D9

#F3F1F1

Rectangle

#BCB0B1

#BBBAAF

#AFBBBA

#AFB0BB

Compound

#BCB0B1

#BBB4AF

#AFBBBA

#AFB6BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9BFC0

#D6D0D0

#E7E4E4

Darker

#9A8889

#6C5B5C

#3F3535

Saturation

#B7B3B4

#BBAFB0

#DD8D94

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

9.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCB0B1

#B5B4B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCB0B1

#B2B2B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCB0B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Fairy Bubbles 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

#CCB1A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCB0B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB6C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#81B3AF

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: #BCB0B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCB0B1;

CSS Variable

--color-fairy-bubbles: #BCB0B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fairy-bubbles': '#BCB0B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCB0B1] text-[#BCB0B1]

SCSS

$fairy-bubbles: #BCB0B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCB0B1?

#BCB0B1 is Fairy Bubbles, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BCB0B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fairy Bubbles?

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

What colors pair well with Fairy Bubbles?

Fairy Bubbles 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 Fairy Bubbles?

You can download Fairy Bubbles 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 Fairy Bubbles?

The hex code is #BCB0B1. In RGB it's 188, 176, 177, and in HSL it's 355°, 8%, 71%.

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