NEUTRALS

Resting Place

#BCC8BD

RGB 188, 200, 189 · HSL 125°, 10%, 76% · CMYK 6, 0, 5, 22

Resting Place is #BCC8BD in HEX — rgb(188, 200, 189), hsl(125°, 10%, 76%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 22%).

Resting Place pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 125°, 10%, 76%. 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#BCC8BD
RGB188, 200, 189
HSL125°, 10%, 76%
HSV125°, 6%, 78%
CMYK6, 0, 5, 22
Decimal12372157
CSS RGBrgb(188, 200, 189)
CSS HSLhsl(125, 10%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Resting Place C-461

Exact match

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 0.5 · #BCC8BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Resting Place 462

ΔE 0.5 · #BCC8BE

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.4 · #C1CBC0

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 1.5 · #BAC9C0

PPG

Niagara Mist 10-30

ΔE 1.6 · #BCC8BA

Benjamin Moore

Gray 1570 · CC-670

ΔE 1.8 · #C0C7BC

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 1.8 · #C0CDC2

Dulux

Mossa S24A2

ΔE 2.5 · #B4C2B6

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 2.5 · #C2CCC4

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.6 · #B3C3B9

Dunn-Edwards

Patina Creek DE6297

ΔE 2.7 · #B6C4BD

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.9 · #BEC5B6

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 5.1 · #BEBFB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#BCC8BD
#C8BCC7

Analogous

#C1C8BC
#BCC8BD
#BCC8C3

Triadic

#BCC8BD
#BDBCC8
#C8BDBC

Split-Complementary

#BCC8BD
#C3BCC8
#C8BCC1

Tetradic

#BCC8BD
#BCC1C8
#C8BCC7
#C8C3BC

Monochromatic

#6A816C
#92A593
#BCC8BD
#E6EAE6
#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#BCC8BD
#BCC7C8
#C8BCC7
#C8BDBC

Compound

#BCC8BD
#BCC8C3
#C8BCC7
#C8BCC1

Variations

Lighter

#C9D3CA
#D7DDD8
#E8EBE8

Darker

#91A692
#5F7661
#374538

Saturation

#C0C4C0
#BCC8BD
#A0E3A6

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

1.73:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCC8BD
#C5C3BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCC8BD
#C6C6BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCC8BD
#BDC6C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Resting Place 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

#CCC3A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCC8BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC8CD

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.

#BB8EB8

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: #BCC8BD;
CSS — background 
background-color: #BCC8BD;
CSS Variable 
--color-resting-place: #BCC8BD;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'resting-place': '#BCC8BD' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#BCC8BD] text-[#BCC8BD]
SCSS 
$resting-place: #BCC8BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCC8BD?

#BCC8BD is Resting Place, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BCC8BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Resting Place?

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

What colors pair well with Resting Place?

Resting Place 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 Resting Place?

You can download Resting Place 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 Resting Place?

The hex code is #BCC8BD. In RGB it's 188, 200, 189, and in HSL it's 125°, 10%, 76%.

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