NEUTRALS

Platinum Ring

#BCC1C3

RGB 188, 193, 195 · HSL 197°, 6%, 75% · CMYK 4, 1, 0, 24

Platinum Ring is #BCC1C3 in HEX — rgb(188, 193, 195), hsl(197°, 6%, 75%), cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 24%).

Platinum Ring pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 197°, 6%, 75%. 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#BCC1C3
RGB188, 193, 195
HSL197°, 6%, 75%
HSV197°, 4%, 76%
CMYK4, 1, 0, 24
Decimal12370371
CSS RGBrgb(188, 193, 195)
CSS HSLhsl(197, 6%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Lazy Gray SW6254

ΔE 0.7 · #BEC1C3

Dulux

Grey Pail SG6G1

ΔE 0.9 · #BABFC2

PPG

Whirlwind 1013-3

ΔE 1.1 · #BEC0C2

Benjamin Moore

Thundercloud 2124-40

ΔE 1.2 · #B9BEC1

Dunn-Edwards

Foil DE6360

ΔE 1.2 · #C0C3C4

Behr

Distant Star MQ5-31

ΔE 1.5 · #B7BEC1

Vista Paint

Prairie Smoke K-813

ΔE 2.2 · #BABDBC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.3 · #C3C3C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 2.4 · #B7BBBB

Valspar

Voyage 4006-1B

ΔE 2.7 · #B5BBC0

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.7 · #B2BFC5

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 4.4 · #B2BCB8

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.7 · #C1CDCD

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4.8 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BCC1C3
#C3BEBB

Analogous

#BBC3C1
#BCC1C3
#BBBDC3

Triadic

#BCC1C3
#C3BBC1
#C1C3BB

Split-Complementary

#BCC1C3
#C3BBBD
#C3C1BB

Tetradic

#BCC1C3
#C1BBC3
#C3BEBB
#BDC3BB

Monochromatic

#6C767A
#939C9F
#BCC1C3
#E4E6E7
#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#BCC1C3
#BEBBC3
#C3BEBB
#C1C3BB

Compound

#BCC1C3
#BBBDC3
#C3BEBB
#C3C1BB

Variations

Lighter

#C9CDCF
#D7DADB
#E8E9EA

Darker

#939C9F
#626C70
#393F41

Saturation

#BEC0C0
#BBC1C3
#9DCEE1

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)

Aa

vs White

1.82:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

11.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCC1C3
#BFC0C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCC1C3
#C0C0C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCC1C3
#BCC1C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Platinum Ring 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

#CCBDAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCC1C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC2D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BA998B

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

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: #BCC1C3;
CSS — background 
background-color: #BCC1C3;
CSS Variable 
--color-platinum-ring: #BCC1C3;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'platinum-ring': '#BCC1C3' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#BCC1C3] text-[#BCC1C3]
SCSS 
$platinum-ring: #BCC1C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCC1C3?

#BCC1C3 is Platinum Ring, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BCC1C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Platinum Ring?

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

What colors pair well with Platinum Ring?

Platinum Ring 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 Platinum Ring?

You can download Platinum Ring 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 Platinum Ring?

The hex code is #BCC1C3. In RGB it's 188, 193, 195, and in HSL it's 197°, 6%, 75%.

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