NEUTRALS

Contented

#BDC0B3

RGB 189, 192, 179 · HSL 74°, 9%, 73% · CMYK 2, 0, 7, 25

Contented is #BDC0B3 in HEX — rgb(189, 192, 179), hsl(74°, 9%, 73%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 7%, 25%).

Contented pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 74°, 9%, 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#BDC0B3

RGB189, 192, 179

HSL74°, 9%, 73%

HSV74°, 7%, 75%

CMYK2, 0, 7, 25

Decimal12435635

CSS RGBrgb(189, 192, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(74, 9%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Contented SW6191

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Mizzle 266

ΔE 1.3 · #C0C2B3

Benjamin Moore

Horizon 2141-50

ΔE 1.4 · #C0C1B2

PPG

Misty Meadow 1031-2

ΔE 1.6 · #BEC0B0

Dulux

Cat Mint S20A2

ΔE 1.6 · #BABDAE

Behr

Silver Sage UL210-8

ΔE 1.9 · #C0C2B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Fiorito 371

ΔE 2 · #BFBFAF

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 2.2 · #B6BBAD

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.3 · #BEC5B6

Vista Paint

Gardening Trend K-885

ΔE 2.4 · #BCC4B5

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

ΔE 2.5 · #B6BDB3

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 3.1 · #B9C3B3

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 3.9 · #C9CABD

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.1 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDC0B3

#B7B4C0

Analogous

#C0BDB4

#BDC0B3

#B7C0B4

Triadic

#BDC0B3

#B4BDC0

#C0B4BD

Split-Complementary

#BDC0B3

#B4B7C0

#BDB4C0

Tetradic

#BDC0B3

#B4C0BD

#B7B4C0

#C0B4B7

Monochromatic

#737864

#999E8A

#BDC0B3

#E2E3DE

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#BDC0B3

#B4C0B7

#B7B4C0

#C0B4BD

Compound

#BDC0B3

#B7C0B4

#B7B4C0

#BDB4C0

Variations

Lighter

#CBCDC3

#D7D9D3

#E8E8E5

Darker

#9A9F8B

#6C715C

#3F4235

Saturation

#BBBCB8

#BDC0B4

#CEE095

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC0B3

#C1BEB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC0B3

#BFBFB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC0B3

#BEBEBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Contented 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

#CDBDA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC0B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC2C6

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.

#9186B6

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: #BDC0B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC0B3;

CSS Variable

--color-contented: #BDC0B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'contented': '#BDC0B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC0B3] text-[#BDC0B3]

SCSS

$contented: #BDC0B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC0B3?

#BDC0B3 is Contented, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDC0B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Contented?

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

What colors pair well with Contented?

Contented 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 Contented?

You can download Contented 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 Contented?

The hex code is #BDC0B3. In RGB it's 189, 192, 179, and in HSL it's 74°, 9%, 73%.

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