NEUTRALS

Grape CrÃˆme

#BDBABB

RGB 189, 186, 187 · HSL 340°, 2%, 74% · CMYK 0, 2, 1, 26

Grape CrÃˆme is #BDBABB in HEX — rgb(189, 186, 187), hsl(340°, 2%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 26%).

Grape CrÃˆme pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 340°, 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#BDBABB

RGB189, 186, 187

HSL340°, 2%, 74%

HSV340°, 2%, 74%

CMYK0, 2, 1, 26

Decimal12434107

CSS RGBrgb(189, 186, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 2%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Grape CrÃˆme UL250-10

Exact match

Dulux

Winter Bell SN4D3

ΔE 0.6 · #BEBBBB

Vista Paint

Pashmina K-773

ΔE 1.1 · #BBB7B8

Sherwin-Williams

Fashionable Gray SW6275

ΔE 1.1 · #BDB8B8

Benjamin Moore

Through CSP-495

ΔE 1.3 · #C1BDBD

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 1.6 · #B9BABA

PPG

Silver Bells 1003-3

ΔE 2.2 · #B8B4B6

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 2.4 · #BCB6B4

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 2.7 · #BBB4B3

Kilz

Streamlined Silver RK200

ΔE 2.9 · #BBBDBA

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.3 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.7 · #BEBFB8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.9 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 5 · #B8BCB5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.3 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDBABB

#BBBEBD

Analogous

#BEBBBE

#BDBABB

#BEBCBB

Triadic

#BDBABB

#BCBEBB

#BBBCBE

Split-Complementary

#BDBABB

#BBBEBC

#BBBEBE

Tetradic

#BDBABB

#BEBEBB

#BBBEBD

#BCBBBE

Monochromatic

#726E6F

#999496

#BDBABB

#E4E2E3

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#BDBABB

#BEBDBB

#BBBEBD

#BBBCBE

Compound

#BDBABB

#BEBCBB

#BBBEBD

#BBBEBE

Variations

Lighter

#CBC9CA

#D8D7D7

#E8E7E8

Darker

#999596

#6A6667

#3E3B3C

Saturation

#BDBCBD

#BEBBBC

#DF9BB1

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDBABB

#BBBBBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDBABB

#BBBBBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDBABB

#BDBABA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grape CrÃˆme 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

#CDB8A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDBABB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABDCC

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.

#89B8A8

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: #BDBABB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDBABB;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-crãˆme: #BDBABB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-crãˆme': '#BDBABB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDBABB] text-[#BDBABB]

SCSS

$grape-crãˆme: #BDBABB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDBABB?

#BDBABB is Grape CrÃˆme, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDBABB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grape CrÃˆme?

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

What colors pair well with Grape CrÃˆme?

Grape CrÃˆme 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 Grape CrÃˆme?

You can download Grape CrÃˆme 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 Grape CrÃˆme?

The hex code is #BDBABB. In RGB it's 189, 186, 187, and in HSL it's 340°, 2%, 74%.

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