NEUTRALS

Anon

#BDBFC8

RGB 189, 191, 200 · HSL 229°, 9%, 76% · CMYK 5, 4, 0, 22

Anon is #BDBFC8 in HEX — rgb(189, 191, 200), hsl(229°, 9%, 76%), cmyk(5%, 4%, 0%, 22%).

Anon pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 229°, 9%, 76%. 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#BDBFC8

RGB189, 191, 200

HSL229°, 9%, 76%

HSV229°, 5%, 78%

CMYK5, 4, 0, 22

Decimal12435400

CSS RGBrgb(189, 191, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(229, 9%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Anon S43A1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 1.2 · #BEBDC6

Vista Paint

Savoy C-1315

ΔE 1.8 · #BFBDC4

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 1.9 · #BDC3CD

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Springs DE6346

ΔE 2.1 · #B7BDC4

Behr

Satire MQ5-40

ΔE 2.9 · #C2BFCC

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2126-50

ΔE 2.9 · #BBC2C7

PPG

Blue Dolphin 1041-4

ΔE 3 · #BCC5CF

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #C4C4D1

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.5 · #C8C8D0

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 4 · #BCC1C3

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.4 · #B2BFC5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.1 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 6 · #AAB1B8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.6 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDBFC8

#C7C5BC

Analogous

#BCC4C7

#BDBFC8

#C0BCC7

Triadic

#BDBFC8

#C7BCBE

#BEC7BC

Split-Complementary

#BDBFC8

#C7C0BC

#C4C7BC

Tetradic

#BDBFC8

#C7BCC4

#C7C5BC

#BCC7C0

Monochromatic

#6B6F80

#9396A5

#BDBFC8

#E6E7EA

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#BDBFC8

#C5BCC7

#C7C5BC

#BEC7BC

Compound

#BDBFC8

#C0BCC7

#C7C5BC

#C4C7BC

Variations

Lighter

#CACBD2

#D7D9DD

#E8E9EB

Darker

#9295A4

#606475

#383A44

Saturation

#C0C1C3

#BCBEC7

#A0ADE3

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDBFC8

#BDBFC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDBFC8

#BFBFC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDBFC8

#BCC0BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Anon 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

#CDBCB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDBFC8

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC1D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#BBB38E

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: #BDBFC8;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDBFC8;

CSS Variable

--color-anon: #BDBFC8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'anon': '#BDBFC8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDBFC8] text-[#BDBFC8]

SCSS

$anon: #BDBFC8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDBFC8?

#BDBFC8 is Anon, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDBFC8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Anon?

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

What colors pair well with Anon?

Anon 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 Anon?

You can download Anon 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 Anon?

The hex code is #BDBFC8. In RGB it's 189, 191, 200, and in HSL it's 229°, 9%, 76%.

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