NEUTRALS

Three Wishes

#BDC4BB

RGB 189, 196, 187 · HSL 107°, 7%, 75% · CMYK 4, 0, 5, 23

Three Wishes is #BDC4BB in HEX — rgb(189, 196, 187), hsl(107°, 7%, 75%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 5%, 23%).

Three Wishes pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 107°, 7%, 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#BDC4BB

RGB189, 196, 187

HSL107°, 7%, 75%

HSV107°, 5%, 77%

CMYK4, 0, 5, 23

Decimal12436667

CSS RGBrgb(189, 196, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(107, 7%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Tranquility AF-490

ΔE 0.6 · #BCC4BC

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 0.9 · #BEC3BB

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC4BD

Behr

Rhino 710E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #BEC3BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Ice Flow 448

ΔE 1.7 · #BDC3BD

PPG

Silent Storm 1033-3

ΔE 1.8 · #C3C7BD

Vista Paint

Ice Flow C-447

ΔE 1.8 · #BDC2BC

Dulux

Spanish Olive SG5E1

ΔE 2.1 · #C1C5BF

Kilz

International Gray RK210

ΔE 2.4 · #BABEB7

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.6 · #BCC8BC

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

ΔE 2.6 · #B6BDB3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.8 · #BEBFB8

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 3 · #B8BCB5

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3.5 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #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

#BDC4BB

#C2BBC4

Analogous

#C1C4BB

#BDC4BB

#BBC4BD

Triadic

#BDC4BB

#BBBDC4

#C4BBBD

Split-Complementary

#BDC4BB

#BDBBC4

#C4BBC1

Tetradic

#BDC4BB

#BBC1C4

#C2BBC4

#C4BDBB

Monochromatic

#6E7B6B

#95A092

#BDC4BB

#E4E7E4

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#BDC4BB

#BBC4C2

#C2BBC4

#C4BBBD

Compound

#BDC4BB

#BBC4BD

#C2BBC4

#C4BBC1

Variations

Lighter

#CAD0C8

#D7DBD6

#E8EAE8

Darker

#95A092

#657161

#3A4238

Saturation

#BEC1BE

#BDC4BB

#ACE19D

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC4BB

#C2C1BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC4BB

#C3C3BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC4BB

#BEC2C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Three Wishes 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

#CDC0A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC4BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC5CC

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.

#B08BBA

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: #BDC4BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC4BB;

CSS Variable

--color-three-wishes: #BDC4BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'three-wishes': '#BDC4BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC4BB] text-[#BDC4BB]

SCSS

$three-wishes: #BDC4BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC4BB?

#BDC4BB is Three Wishes, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDC4BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Three Wishes?

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

What colors pair well with Three Wishes?

Three Wishes 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 Three Wishes?

You can download Three Wishes 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 Three Wishes?

The hex code is #BDC4BB. In RGB it's 189, 196, 187, and in HSL it's 107°, 7%, 75%.

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