NEUTRALS

Romantic Light

#BEB5B9

RGB 190, 181, 185 · HSL 333°, 6%, 73% · CMYK 0, 5, 3, 25

Romantic Light is #BEB5B9 in HEX — rgb(190, 181, 185), hsl(333°, 6%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 3%, 25%).

Romantic Light pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 333°, 6%, 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#BEB5B9

RGB190, 181, 185

HSL333°, 6%, 73%

HSV333°, 5%, 75%

CMYK0, 5, 3, 25

Decimal12498361

CSS RGBrgb(190, 181, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 6%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Romantic Light K-764

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Veiled Violet SW6268

ΔE 0.4 · #BDB5B9

Behr

Oak Ridge 740A-3

ΔE 0.7 · #BEB6BB

Benjamin Moore

AF-ter 1452

ΔE 1.8 · #C2BABE

Dulux

Registra S48A1

ΔE 2.2 · #C2BBBF

PPG

Silver Bells 1003-3

ΔE 2.3 · #B8B4B6

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 2.5 · #BBB0B1

Valspar

Winter Calm 4001-1B

ΔE 2.9 · #BBB4B3

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 3.4 · #BCB6B4

Kilz

Natural Echo LA250-01

ΔE 3.8 · #B9B0AE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.7 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 5.7 · #BBB1AB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.9 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 6.1 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 7.4 · #C8C8D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BEB5B9

#B6BEBB

Analogous

#BEB6BE

#BEB5B9

#BEB6B6

Triadic

#BEB5B9

#BABEB6

#B6BABE

Split-Complementary

#BEB5B9

#B6BEB6

#B6BEBE

Tetradic

#BEB5B9

#BEBEB6

#B6BEBB

#B6B6BE

Monochromatic

#74676D

#9A8D93

#BEB5B9

#E2DFE0

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#BEB5B9

#BEBBB6

#B6BEBB

#B6BABE

Compound

#BEB5B9

#BEB6B6

#B6BEBB

#B6BEBE

Variations

Lighter

#CBC5C8

#D8D4D5

#E8E6E7

Darker

#9C8E94

#6D6066

#40373B

Saturation

#BBB9BA

#BEB6BA

#DF96B7

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEB5B9

#B8B8BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEB5B9

#B7B7B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEB5B9

#BDB6B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Romantic Light 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

#CEB4A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEB5B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBB9CA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#86B6A1

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: #BEB5B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEB5B9;

CSS Variable

--color-romantic-light: #BEB5B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'romantic-light': '#BEB5B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEB5B9] text-[#BEB5B9]

SCSS

$romantic-light: #BEB5B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEB5B9?

#BEB5B9 is Romantic Light, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BEB5B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Romantic Light?

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

What colors pair well with Romantic Light?

Romantic Light 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 Romantic Light?

You can download Romantic Light 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 Romantic Light?

The hex code is #BEB5B9. In RGB it's 190, 181, 185, and in HSL it's 333°, 6%, 73%.

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