NEUTRALS

Pumice

#BCB9AF

RGB 188, 185, 175 · HSL 46°, 9%, 71% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 26

Pumice is #BCB9AF in HEX — rgb(188, 185, 175), hsl(46°, 9%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 26%).

Pumice pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 46°, 9%, 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#BCB9AF

RGB188, 185, 175

HSL46°, 9%, 71%

HSV46°, 7%, 74%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 26

Decimal12368303

CSS RGBrgb(188, 185, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 9%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pumice MQ6-23

Exact match

Valspar

Soulful Grey 6004-1B

ΔE 0.6 · #BBB8AF

Benjamin Moore

Bone CW-715

ΔE 0.8 · #BAB9AF

Sherwin-Williams

Mindful Gray SW7016

ΔE 1 · #BCB7AD

PPG

Ghost Writer 1007-3

ΔE 1 · #BCB7AD

Dulux

Narrow Neck NZ9E7

ΔE 1.3 · #BDBBB3

Vista Paint

Hi Ho Silver K-845

ΔE 1.6 · #B9BAB1

Dunn-Edwards

Play on Gray DE6228

ΔE 2 · #BAB6A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Chintz 573

ΔE 2 · #C0BBAE

Kilz

Urban Gateway LK110

ΔE 2.2 · #BCB5A9

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 2.4 · #C4BEB4

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.5 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 2.9 · #B5B8B1

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3 · #BEBFB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BCB9AF

#AEB2BC

Analogous

#BCB2AE

#BCB9AF

#B8BCAE

Triadic

#BCB9AF

#AEBCB9

#B9AEBC

Split-Complementary

#BCB9AF

#AEB8BC

#B2AEBC

Tetradic

#BCB9AF

#AEBCB2

#AEB2BC

#BCAEB8

Monochromatic

#726E5F

#999485

#BCB9AF

#DFDDD8

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#BCB9AF

#B2BCAE

#AEB2BC

#B9AEBC

Compound

#BCB9AF

#B8BCAE

#AEB2BC

#B2AEBC

Variations

Lighter

#C9C7BF

#D6D4CF

#E7E6E3

Darker

#9B9686

#6D695A

#403D34

Saturation

#B7B6B3

#BCB9AE

#DDCB8D

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCB9AF

#BCB9B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCB9AF

#BABAB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCB9AF

#BDB8B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pumice 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

#CCB79E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCB9AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABCC3

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.

#818CB3

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: #BCB9AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCB9AF;

CSS Variable

--color-pumice: #BCB9AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pumice': '#BCB9AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCB9AF] text-[#BCB9AF]

SCSS

$pumice: #BCB9AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCB9AF?

#BCB9AF is Pumice, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BCB9AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pumice?

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

What colors pair well with Pumice?

Pumice 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 Pumice?

You can download Pumice 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 Pumice?

The hex code is #BCB9AF. In RGB it's 188, 185, 175, and in HSL it's 46°, 9%, 71%.

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