NEUTRALS

Future Vision

#BCB6BC

RGB 188, 182, 188 · HSL 300°, 4%, 73% · CMYK 0, 3, 0, 26

Future Vision is #BCB6BC in HEX — rgb(188, 182, 188), hsl(300°, 4%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 0%, 26%).

Future Vision pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 4%, 73%. 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#BCB6BC

RGB188, 182, 188

HSL300°, 4%, 73%

HSV300°, 3%, 74%

CMYK0, 3, 0, 26

Decimal12367548

CSS RGBrgb(188, 182, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 4%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oak Ridge 740A-3

ΔE 0.9 · #BEB6BB

Sherwin-Williams

Veiled Violet SW6268

ΔE 1.3 · #BDB5B9

Vista Paint

Romantic Light K-764

ΔE 1.6 · #BEB5B9

Dulux

Favoured SG6B2

ΔE 1.9 · #B7B3B7

Benjamin Moore

AF-ter 1452

ΔE 2 · #C2BABE

PPG

Silver Bells 1003-3

ΔE 2.5 · #B8B4B6

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 2.6 · #B6B5B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Let It Rain 518

ΔE 3 · #B6B8BD

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 3.8 · #B8B0BC

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 3.8 · #B2B3B5

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 5.6 · #AAB1B8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.7 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.1 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.4 · #CCC8CE

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 6.6 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BCB6BC

#B7BDB7

Analogous

#BAB7BD

#BCB6BC

#BDB7BA

Triadic

#BCB6BC

#BDBDB7

#B7BDBD

Split-Complementary

#BCB6BC

#BABDB7

#B7BDBA

Tetradic

#BCB6BC

#BDBAB7

#B7BDB7

#B7BABD

Monochromatic

#726972

#989098

#BCB6BC

#E2DFE2

#F3F2F3

Rectangle

#BCB6BC

#BDB7B7

#B7BDB7

#B7BDBD

Compound

#BCB6BC

#BDB7BA

#B7BDB7

#B7BDBA

Variations

Lighter

#CAC6CA

#D7D4D7

#E8E6E8

Darker

#999099

#6B626B

#3E393E

Saturation

#BBB9BB

#BDB7BD

#DE96DE

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCB6BC

#B8B9BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCB6BC

#B7B7BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCB6BC

#BBB7B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Future Vision 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

#CCB5A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCB6BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABACC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#86B686

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: #BCB6BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCB6BC;

CSS Variable

--color-future-vision: #BCB6BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'future-vision': '#BCB6BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCB6BC] text-[#BCB6BC]

SCSS

$future-vision: #BCB6BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCB6BC?

#BCB6BC is Future Vision, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BCB6BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Future Vision?

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

What colors pair well with Future Vision?

Future Vision 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 Future Vision?

You can download Future Vision 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 Future Vision?

The hex code is #BCB6BC. In RGB it's 188, 182, 188, and in HSL it's 300°, 4%, 73%.

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