NEUTRALS

Rampart

#BCB7B1

RGB 188, 183, 177 · HSL 33°, 8%, 72% · CMYK 0, 3, 6, 26

Rampart is #BCB7B1 in HEX — rgb(188, 183, 177), hsl(33°, 8%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 26%).

Rampart pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 33°, 8%, 72%. 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#BCB7B1

RGB188, 183, 177

HSL33°, 8%, 72%

HSV33°, 6%, 74%

CMYK0, 3, 6, 26

Decimal12367793

CSS RGBrgb(188, 183, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 8%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rampart S14A2

Exact match

Vista Paint

North Island C-551

ΔE 1.3 · #BDB6B2

Behr

Warm Ash QE-57

ΔE 1.4 · #BFB8B0

Benjamin Moore

La 1551

ΔE 1.4 · #B9B5AD

PPG

Silver Dollar 1022-3

ΔE 1.4 · #BDB6AE

Valspar

Soulful Grey 6004-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #BBB8AF

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Clouds SW7658

ΔE 2 · #B7B7B2

Kilz

Warm Ashes RK220

ΔE 2.2 · #B5B5AF

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 2.2 · #BCB6B4

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 2.6 · #BBB1AB

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.6 · #B6B2A9

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Milk DE6059

ΔE 3 · #C5B9B4

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.1 · #B5B8B1

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3.4 · #BEBFB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BCB7B1

#B2B7BD

Analogous

#BDB2B2

#BCB7B1

#BDBDB2

Triadic

#BCB7B1

#B2BDB8

#B8B2BD

Split-Complementary

#BCB7B1

#B2BDBD

#B2B2BD

Tetradic

#BCB7B1

#B2BDB2

#B2B7BD

#BDB2BD

Monochromatic

#746C63

#9A9289

#BCB7B1

#E1DEDB

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#BCB7B1

#B7BDB2

#B2B7BD

#B8B2BD

Compound

#BCB7B1

#BDBDB2

#B2B7BD

#B2B2BD

Variations

Lighter

#CAC6C1

#D7D4D1

#E7E6E5

Darker

#9C948A

#6E665C

#403B35

Saturation

#B9B8B6

#BDB8B2

#DEBB91

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

10.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCB7B1

#BAB8B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCB7B1

#B8B8B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCB7B1

#BCB6B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rampart 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

#CCB6A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCB7B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABBC4

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.

#839AB5

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: #BCB7B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCB7B1;

CSS Variable

--color-rampart: #BCB7B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rampart': '#BCB7B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCB7B1] text-[#BCB7B1]

SCSS

$rampart: #BCB7B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCB7B1?

#BCB7B1 is Rampart, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BCB7B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rampart?

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

What colors pair well with Rampart?

Rampart 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 Rampart?

You can download Rampart 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 Rampart?

The hex code is #BCB7B1. In RGB it's 188, 183, 177, and in HSL it's 33°, 8%, 72%.

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