NEUTRALS

Rough Asphalt

#BDBEBF

RGB 189, 190, 191 · HSL 210°, 2%, 75% · CMYK 1, 1, 0, 25

Rough Asphalt is #BDBEBF in HEX — rgb(189, 190, 191), hsl(210°, 2%, 75%), cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 25%).

Rough Asphalt pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 2%, 75%. 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#BDBEBF

RGB189, 190, 191

HSL210°, 2%, 75%

HSV210°, 1%, 75%

CMYK1, 1, 0, 25

Decimal12435135

CSS RGBrgb(189, 190, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 2%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Whirlwind 1013-3

ΔE 0.9 · #BEC0C2

Sherwin-Williams

Lazy Gray SW6254

ΔE 1.3 · #BEC1C3

Vista Paint

Prairie Smoke K-813

ΔE 1.4 · #BABDBC

Behr

Grape Creme PPU16-11

ΔE 1.4 · #BDBBBC

Dunn-Edwards

Covered in Platinum DE6367

ΔE 1.6 · #B9BABA

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 1.7 · #BCC1C3

Benjamin Moore

Thundercloud 2124-40

ΔE 1.8 · #B9BEC1

Dulux

Winter Bell SN4D3

ΔE 1.8 · #BEBBBB

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 1.8 · #B7BBBB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 2 · #C3C3C3

Valspar

Polished Silver 4008-1B

ΔE 2.9 · #B4B8B7

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.3 · #BEBFB8

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 4.6 · #B8BCB5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.1 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 5.4 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.8 · #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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDBEBF

#C1BFBE

Analogous

#BEC1C1

#BDBEBF

#BEBEC1

Triadic

#BDBEBF

#C1BEBF

#BFC1BE

Split-Complementary

#BDBEBF

#C1BEBE

#C1C1BE

Tetradic

#BDBEBF

#C1BEC1

#C1BFBE

#BEC1BE

Monochromatic

#707375

#97999B

#BDBEBF

#E5E6E6

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#BDBEBF

#BFBEC1

#C1BFBE

#BFC1BE

Compound

#BDBEBF

#BEBEC1

#C1BFBE

#C1C1BE

Variations

Lighter

#CBCCCD

#D8D9D9

#E8E9E9

Darker

#97999B

#67696C

#3C3D3F

Saturation

#BFBFC0

#BEBFC1

#9FBFE0

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDBEBF

#BDBEC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDBEBF

#BEBEBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDBEBF

#BDBEBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rough Asphalt 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

#CDBBAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDBEBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC0CF

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.

#BAA38B

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: #BDBEBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDBEBF;

CSS Variable

--color-rough-asphalt: #BDBEBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rough-asphalt': '#BDBEBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDBEBF] text-[#BDBEBF]

SCSS

$rough-asphalt: #BDBEBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDBEBF?

#BDBEBF is Rough Asphalt, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDBEBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rough Asphalt?

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

What colors pair well with Rough Asphalt?

Rough Asphalt 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 Rough Asphalt?

You can download Rough Asphalt 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 Rough Asphalt?

The hex code is #BDBEBF. In RGB it's 189, 190, 191, and in HSL it's 210°, 2%, 75%.

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