NEUTRALS

Alaskan Grey

#BCBEBC

RGB 188, 190, 188 · HSL 120°, 2%, 74% · CMYK 1, 0, 1, 25

Alaskan Grey is #BCBEBC in HEX — rgb(188, 190, 188), hsl(120°, 2%, 74%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 25%).

Alaskan Grey pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 2%, 74%. 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#BCBEBC

RGB188, 190, 188

HSL120°, 2%, 74%

HSV120°, 1%, 75%

CMYK1, 0, 1, 25

Decimal12369596

CSS RGBrgb(188, 190, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 2%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tirau NZ9C3

ΔE 0.6 · #BDBEBB

Kilz

Streamlined Silver RK200

ΔE 0.7 · #BBBDBA

Vista Paint

Prairie Smoke K-813

ΔE 0.8 · #BABDBC

Sherwin-Williams

Monorail Silver SW7663

ΔE 1.2 · #B8BCBB

PPG

Quest 10-15

ΔE 1.6 · #BDC1C1

Benjamin Moore

Coventry HC-169

ΔE 1.6 · #B9BBB7

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 1.8 · #B9BABA

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 1.8 · #B7BBBB

Behr

Gull Gray QE-50

ΔE 1.8 · #BFBFBA

Valspar

Urban Sunrise 4004-1B

ΔE 2.3 · #B6B8B5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.4 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.7 · #BEBFB8

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 3 · #B8BCB5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.6 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 5.4 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BCBEBC

#BEBBBE

Analogous

#BDBEBB

#BCBEBC

#BBBEBD

Triadic

#BCBEBC

#BBBBBE

#BEBBBB

Split-Complementary

#BCBEBC

#BDBBBE

#BEBBBD

Tetradic

#BCBEBC

#BBBDBE

#BEBBBE

#BEBDBB

Monochromatic

#6E726E

#949994

#BCBEBC

#E2E4E2

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#BCBEBC

#BBBEBE

#BEBBBE

#BEBBBB

Compound

#BCBEBC

#BBBEBD

#BEBBBE

#BEBBBD

Variations

Lighter

#C9CBC9

#D7D8D7

#E7E8E7

Darker

#959995

#666A66

#3B3E3B

Saturation

#BCBDBC

#BBBEBB

#9BDF9B

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCBEBC

#BDBDBD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCBEBC

#BEBEBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCBEBC

#BCBEBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Alaskan Grey 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

#CCBBA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCBEBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC0CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#B889B8

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: #BCBEBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCBEBC;

CSS Variable

--color-alaskan-grey: #BCBEBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alaskan-grey': '#BCBEBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCBEBC] text-[#BCBEBC]

SCSS

$alaskan-grey: #BCBEBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCBEBC?

#BCBEBC is Alaskan Grey, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BCBEBC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alaskan Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Alaskan Grey?

Alaskan Grey 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 Alaskan Grey?

You can download Alaskan Grey 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 Alaskan Grey?

The hex code is #BCBEBC. In RGB it's 188, 190, 188, and in HSL it's 120°, 2%, 74%.

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