NEUTRALS

Antique

#BCC7B8

RGB 188, 199, 184 · HSL 104°, 12%, 75% · CMYK 6, 0, 8, 22

Antique is #BCC7B8 in HEX — rgb(188, 199, 184), hsl(104°, 12%, 75%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 8%, 22%).

Antique pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 104°, 12%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#BCC7B8

RGB188, 199, 184

HSL104°, 12%, 75%

HSV104°, 8%, 78%

CMYK6, 0, 8, 22

Decimal12371896

CSS RGBrgb(188, 199, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(104, 12%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Maid CC-728

Exact match

PPG

Niagara Mist 10-30

ΔE 0.7 · #BCC8BA

Vista Paint

Gardening Trend K-885

ΔE 1.4 · #BCC4B5

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 1.5 · #BEC5B6

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 1.6 · #B9C3B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

ΔE 1.6 · #BFCABD

Behr

Summer Green PPU11-11

ΔE 1.7 · #BDC4B6

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 1.7 · #BCC8BC

Dulux

Peridot S23B2

ΔE 2.1 · #B6C6B6

Valspar

Wedding Mint 5006-3B

ΔE 2.1 · #BDC8B5

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.1 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3.6 · #B3C3B9

Sherwin-Williams

Contented SW6191

ΔE 3.7 · #BDC0B3

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 4.5 · #B6BBAD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BCC7B8

#C3B8C7

Analogous

#C3C7B8

#BCC7B8

#B8C7BB

Triadic

#BCC7B8

#B8BCC7

#C7B8BC

Split-Complementary

#BCC7B8

#BBB8C7

#C7B8C3

Tetradic

#BCC7B8

#B8C3C7

#C3B8C7

#C7BBB8

Monochromatic

#6C8165

#93A58D

#BCC7B8

#E4E9E2

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#BCC7B8

#B8C7C3

#C3B8C7

#C7B8BC

Compound

#BCC7B8

#B8C7BB

#C3B8C7

#C7B8C3

Variations

Lighter

#C9D2C6

#D7DDD5

#E8EBE7

Darker

#93A68C

#63775B

#394635

Saturation

#BEC2BD

#BCC7B8

#AFE39C

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCC7B8

#C5C2B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCC7B8

#C5C5BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCC7B8

#BEC4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Antique 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

#CCC2A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCC7B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC7C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#AD8BBA

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: #BCC7B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCC7B8;

CSS Variable

--color-antique: #BCC7B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique': '#BCC7B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCC7B8] text-[#BCC7B8]

SCSS

$antique: #BCC7B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCC7B8?

#BCC7B8 is Antique, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #BCC7B8 warm or cool?

Antique reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Antique?

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

What colors pair well with Antique?

Antique 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 Antique?

You can download Antique 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 Antique?

The hex code is #BCC7B8. In RGB it's 188, 199, 184, and in HSL it's 104°, 12%, 75%.

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