NEUTRALS

Tirau

#BDBEBB

RGB 189, 190, 187 · HSL 80°, 2%, 74% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 25

Tirau is #BDBEBB in HEX — rgb(189, 190, 187), hsl(80°, 2%, 74%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 25%).

Tirau pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 80°, 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#BDBEBB

RGB189, 190, 187

HSL80°, 2%, 74%

HSV80°, 2%, 75%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 25

Decimal12435131

CSS RGBrgb(189, 190, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 2%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tirau NZ9C3

Exact match

Kilz

Streamlined Silver RK200

ΔE 0.6 · #BBBDBA

Behr

Gull Gray QE-50

ΔE 1.2 · #BFBFBA

Benjamin Moore

Metropolitan AF-690

ΔE 1.3 · #BBBEB9

Vista Paint

Prairie Smoke K-813

ΔE 1.4 · #BABDBC

PPG

Solstice 1010-3

ΔE 1.4 · #BABDB8

Sherwin-Williams

Argos SW7065

ΔE 1.7 · #BDBDB7

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 1.9 · #BABCB6

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 2.1 · #C3C0BB

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.2 · #BEBFB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 2.3 · #B7BBBB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2.6 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.7 · #B8BCB5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.4 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 5.3 · #C8CDC9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.9 · #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

#BDBEBB

#BCBBBE

Analogous

#BEBEBB

#BDBEBB

#BCBEBB

Triadic

#BDBEBB

#BBBDBE

#BEBBBD

Split-Complementary

#BDBEBB

#BBBCBE

#BEBBBE

Tetradic

#BDBEBB

#BBBEBE

#BCBBBE

#BEBBBC

Monochromatic

#71726E

#979994

#BDBEBB

#E3E4E2

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#BDBEBB

#BBBEBC

#BCBBBE

#BEBBBD

Compound

#BDBEBB

#BCBEBB

#BCBBBE

#BEBBBE

Variations

Lighter

#CACBC9

#D7D8D7

#E8E8E7

Darker

#989995

#696A66

#3D3E3B

Saturation

#BDBDBC

#BDBEBB

#C8DF9B

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

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDBEBB

#BEBDBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDBEBB

#BEBEBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDBEBB

#BDBEBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tirau 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.

#BDBEBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC0CC

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.

#9989B8

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: #BDBEBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDBEBB;

CSS Variable

--color-tirau: #BDBEBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tirau': '#BDBEBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDBEBB] text-[#BDBEBB]

SCSS

$tirau: #BDBEBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDBEBB?

#BDBEBB is Tirau, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDBEBB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tirau?

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

What colors pair well with Tirau?

Tirau 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 Tirau?

You can download Tirau 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 Tirau?

The hex code is #BDBEBB. In RGB it's 189, 190, 187, and in HSL it's 80°, 2%, 74%.

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