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Feathers of a Dove

#BCB7A5

RGB 188, 183, 165 · HSL 47°, 15%, 69% · CMYK 0, 3, 12, 26

Feathers of a Dove is #BCB7A5 in HEX — rgb(188, 183, 165), hsl(47°, 15%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 12%, 26%).

Feathers of a Dove pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 15%, 69%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BCB7A5

RGB188, 183, 165

HSL47°, 15%, 69%

HSV47°, 12%, 74%

CMYK0, 3, 12, 26

Decimal12367781

CSS RGBrgb(188, 183, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 15%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Wells Gray DE6242

ΔE 1 · #B9B5A4

Vista Paint

Jackson Antique C-1424

ΔE 1.3 · #BEBAA9

Benjamin Moore

Urban CSP-160

ΔE 1.4 · #BDB6A2

Sherwin-Williams

Jogging Path SW7638

ΔE 1.6 · #C0B9A9

Dulux

Apparition S16B2

ΔE 1.8 · #C2BBA9

Valspar

Sandy Sage 5008-1C

ΔE 1.8 · #BDB9AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Jackson Antique historic-jackson-antique

ΔE 2 · #C2BCA9

Behr

Court Green QE-34

ΔE 2.1 · #B8B6A1

PPG

Pine Crush 1028-3

ΔE 2.4 · #B7B8A5

Farrow & Ball

Blue Gray 91

ΔE 2.5 · #B4B4A3

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 3 · #C4BAAB

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 3.4 · #B7AE9D

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 3.9 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.6 · #C7BBA3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BCB7A5

#A4A9BC

Analogous

#BCABA4

#BCB7A5

#B5BCA4

Triadic

#BCB7A5

#A4BCB7

#B7A4BC

Split-Complementary

#BCB7A5

#A4B5BC

#ABA4BC

Tetradic

#BCB7A5

#A4BCAB

#A4A9BC

#BCA4B5

Monochromatic

#726C55

#9B9478

#BCB7A5

#DCDAD0

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#BCB7A5

#A9BCA4

#A4A9BC

#B7A4BC

Compound

#BCB7A5

#B5BCA4

#A4A9BC

#ABA4BC

Variations

Lighter

#C9C5B6

#D6D3CA

#E6E5E0

Darker

#9F977B

#716A51

#423E2F

Saturation

#B4B2AC

#BCB7A4

#DDCA82

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCB7A5

#BCB7A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCB7A5

#B8B8A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCB7A5

#BDB4B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Feathers of a Dove brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CCB697

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCB7A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABBBB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7B87B0

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: #BCB7A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCB7A5;

CSS Variable

--color-feathers-of-a-dove: #BCB7A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'feathers-of-a-dove': '#BCB7A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCB7A5] text-[#BCB7A5]

SCSS

$feathers-of-a-dove: #BCB7A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCB7A5?

#BCB7A5 is Feathers of a Dove, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BCB7A5 warm or cool?

Feathers of a Dove reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Feathers of a Dove?

Feathers of a Dove works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Feathers of a Dove?

Feathers of a Dove pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Feathers of a Dove?

You can download Feathers of a Dove 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 Feathers of a Dove?

The hex code is #BCB7A5. In RGB it's 188, 183, 165, and in HSL it's 47°, 15%, 69%.

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