NEUTRALS

Ice Flow

#BDC3BD

RGB 189, 195, 189 · HSL 120°, 5%, 75% · CMYK 3, 0, 3, 24

Ice Flow is #BDC3BD in HEX — rgb(189, 195, 189), hsl(120°, 5%, 75%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 3%, 24%).

Ice Flow pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 5%, 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#BDC3BD

RGB189, 195, 189

HSL120°, 5%, 75%

HSV120°, 3%, 76%

CMYK3, 0, 3, 24

Decimal12436413

CSS RGBrgb(189, 195, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 5%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Ice Flow 448

Exact match

Vista Paint

Ice Flow C-447

ΔE 0.5 · #BDC2BC

Dulux

Pukaki Half NZ9B5

ΔE 0.5 · #BDC3BE

Behr

Rhino 710E-3

ΔE 0.6 · #BEC3BC

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 0.9 · #BCC4BD

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 1.1 · #BEC3BB

Benjamin Moore

Tranquility AF-490

ΔE 1.3 · #BCC4BC

Kilz

International Gray RK210

ΔE 1.9 · #BABEB7

PPG

Gale Force 10-08

ΔE 2 · #BFC8C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.2 · #BEBFB8

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.6 · #B8BCB5

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 2.7 · #BABCB6

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.9 · #C8CDC9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4 · #B5B8B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDC3BD

#C2BCC2

Analogous

#BFC2BC

#BDC3BD

#BCC2BF

Triadic

#BDC3BD

#BCBCC2

#C2BCBC

Split-Complementary

#BDC3BD

#BFBCC2

#C2BCBF

Tetradic

#BDC3BD

#BCBFC2

#C2BCC2

#C2BFBC

Monochromatic

#6D786D

#949E94

#BDC3BD

#E4E7E4

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#BDC3BD

#BCC2C2

#C2BCC2

#C2BCBC

Compound

#BDC3BD

#BCC2BF

#C2BCC2

#C2BCBF

Variations

Lighter

#C9CFC9

#D7DAD7

#E8E9E8

Darker

#949E94

#636F63

#3A413A

Saturation

#BEC0BE

#BCC2BC

#9EE19E

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC3BD

#C1C0BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC3BD

#C2C2BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC3BD

#BEC2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ice Flow 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

#CDBFA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC3BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC4CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#BA8BBA

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: #BDC3BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC3BD;

CSS Variable

--color-ice-flow: #BDC3BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ice-flow': '#BDC3BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC3BD] text-[#BDC3BD]

SCSS

$ice-flow: #BDC3BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC3BD?

#BDC3BD is Ice Flow, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDC3BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ice Flow?

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

What colors pair well with Ice Flow?

Ice Flow 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 Ice Flow?

You can download Ice Flow 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 Ice Flow?

The hex code is #BDC3BD. In RGB it's 189, 195, 189, and in HSL it's 120°, 5%, 75%.

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