NEUTRALS

Urban Sunrise

#BDBEBA

RGB 189, 190, 186 · HSL 75°, 3%, 74% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 25

Urban Sunrise is #BDBEBA in HEX — rgb(189, 190, 186), hsl(75°, 3%, 74%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 25%).

Urban Sunrise pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 75°, 3%, 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#BDBEBA

RGB189, 190, 186

HSL75°, 3%, 74%

HSV75°, 2%, 75%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 25

Decimal12435130

CSS RGBrgb(189, 190, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(75, 3%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tirau NZ9C3

ΔE 0.5 · #BDBEBB

Kilz

Streamlined Silver RK200

ΔE 0.8 · #BBBDBA

Behr

Gull Gray QE-50

ΔE 0.8 · #BFBFBA

Benjamin Moore

Metropolitan AF-690

ΔE 0.9 · #BBBEB9

PPG

Solstice 1010-3

ΔE 1.1 · #BABDB8

Sherwin-Williams

Argos SW7065

ΔE 1.2 · #BDBDB7

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 1.4 · #BABCB6

Vista Paint

Zephyr K-829

ΔE 1.5 · #BBBAB6

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 1.6 · #BEBFB8

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 1.9 · #C3C0BB

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.2 · #B8BCB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Rand Moon 532

ΔE 2.5 · #B7B7B4

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.3 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.1 · #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-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDBEBA

#BCBBBF

Analogous

#BFBEBB

#BDBEBA

#BCBFBB

Triadic

#BDBEBA

#BBBEBF

#BFBBBE

Split-Complementary

#BDBEBA

#BBBCBF

#BEBBBF

Tetradic

#BDBEBA

#BBBFBE

#BCBBBF

#BFBBBC

Monochromatic

#72746D

#989A93

#BDBEBA

#E3E4E2

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#BDBEBA

#BBBFBC

#BCBBBF

#BFBBBE

Compound

#BDBEBA

#BCBFBB

#BCBBBF

#BEBBBF

Variations

Lighter

#CBCCC8

#D8D8D6

#E8E8E7

Darker

#999A94

#696B64

#3D3E3A

Saturation

#BDBDBC

#BEBFBB

#CEDF9B

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDBEBA

#BEBDBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDBEBA

#BEBEBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDBEBA

#BDBDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Urban Sunrise 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

#CDBBA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDBEBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC0CB

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.

#9589B8

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: #BDBEBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDBEBA;

CSS Variable

--color-urban-sunrise: #BDBEBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'urban-sunrise': '#BDBEBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDBEBA] text-[#BDBEBA]

SCSS

$urban-sunrise: #BDBEBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDBEBA?

#BDBEBA is Urban Sunrise, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDBEBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Urban Sunrise?

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

What colors pair well with Urban Sunrise?

Urban Sunrise 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 Urban Sunrise?

You can download Urban Sunrise 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 Urban Sunrise?

The hex code is #BDBEBA. In RGB it's 189, 190, 186, and in HSL it's 75°, 3%, 74%.

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