NEUTRALS

Argos

#BDBDB7

RGB 189, 189, 183 · HSL 60°, 4%, 73% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 26

Argos is #BDBDB7 in HEX — rgb(189, 189, 183), hsl(60°, 4%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 26%).

Argos pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 4%, 73%. 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#BDBDB7

RGB189, 189, 183

HSL60°, 4%, 73%

HSV60°, 3%, 74%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 26

Decimal12434871

CSS RGBrgb(189, 189, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 4%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Argos SW7065

Exact match

Dulux

Lyttelton NZ9B3

ΔE 0.9 · #BEBFBA

Behr

Gull Gray QE-50

ΔE 0.9 · #BFBFBA

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 0.9 · #BABCB6

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 0.9 · #BEBFB8

Benjamin Moore

Half 1481

ΔE 1.2 · #BCBFB9

PPG

Solstice 1010-3

ΔE 1.3 · #BABDB8

Vista Paint

Zephyr K-829

ΔE 1.5 · #BBBAB6

Kilz

International Gray RK210

ΔE 1.6 · #BABEB7

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 1.7 · #B8BCB5

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 1.8 · #C3C0BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Fossilized 581

ΔE 2.4 · #B6B8B0

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 2.4 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.4 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.8 · #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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDBDB7

#B7B7BD

Analogous

#BDBAB7

#BDBDB7

#BABDB7

Triadic

#BDBDB7

#B7BDBD

#BDB7BD

Split-Complementary

#BDBDB7

#B7BABD

#BAB7BD

Tetradic

#BDBDB7

#B7BDBA

#B7B7BD

#BDB7BA

Monochromatic

#727269

#989890

#BDBDB7

#E2E2DF

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#BDBDB7

#B7BDB7

#B7B7BD

#BDB7BD

Compound

#BDBDB7

#BABDB7

#B7B7BD

#BAB7BD

Variations

Lighter

#CACAC6

#D7D7D4

#E8E8E6

Darker

#999990

#6B6B62

#3E3E39

Saturation

#BBBBB9

#BDBDB7

#DEDE96

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDBDB7

#BEBCB8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDBDB7

#BDBDB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDBDB7

#BDBCBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Argos 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

#CDBAA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDBDB7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABFC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8686B6

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: #BDBDB7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDBDB7;

CSS Variable

--color-argos: #BDBDB7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'argos': '#BDBDB7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDBDB7] text-[#BDBDB7]

SCSS

$argos: #BDBDB7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDBDB7?

#BDBDB7 is Argos, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDBDB7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Argos?

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

What colors pair well with Argos?

Argos 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 Argos?

You can download Argos 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 Argos?

The hex code is #BDBDB7. In RGB it's 189, 189, 183, and in HSL it's 60°, 4%, 73%.

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