NEUTRALS

Aster

#BEB7C1

RGB 190, 183, 193 · HSL 282°, 7%, 74% · CMYK 2, 5, 0, 24

Aster is #BEB7C1 in HEX — rgb(190, 183, 193), hsl(282°, 7%, 74%), cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 24%).

Aster pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 282°, 7%, 74%. 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#BEB7C1

RGB190, 183, 193

HSL282°, 7%, 74%

HSV282°, 5%, 76%

CMYK2, 5, 0, 24

Decimal12498881

CSS RGBrgb(190, 183, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(282, 7%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aster PPU16-9

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

ΔE 1.4 · #C2BAC5

PPG

Ash Grove 1172-4

ΔE 1.9 · #B9B3BF

Vista Paint

Apple Blossom Time K-756

ΔE 2.4 · #C1B4BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Heather Hill 1302

ΔE 2.7 · #BBB0BB

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 2.7 · #B8B0BC

Dulux

Stately Frills S45B1

ΔE 3 · #C4BDC3

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 3.2 · #C5C0C9

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 4.6 · #B6B5B8

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 5.7 · #B2B3B5

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 6.3 · #C8C8D0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.3 · #CCC8CE

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 6.4 · #AAB1B8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.9 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#BEB7C1

#BBC1B8

Analogous

#BAB8C1

#BEB7C1

#C1B8BF

Triadic

#BEB7C1

#C1BFB8

#B8C1BF

Split-Complementary

#BEB7C1

#BFC1B8

#B8C1BA

Tetradic

#BEB7C1

#C1BAB8

#BBC1B8

#B8BFC1

Monochromatic

#736878

#998F9E

#BEB7C1

#E4E1E5

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#BEB7C1

#C1B8BB

#BBC1B8

#B8C1BF

Compound

#BEB7C1

#C1B8BF

#BBC1B8

#B8C1BA

Variations

Lighter

#CBC6CE

#D8D5DA

#E8E7E9

Darker

#9A8F9F

#6B6070

#3E3841

Saturation

#BDBBBE

#BFB8C1

#CB99E0

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEB7C1

#B9BAC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEB7C1

#B8B8C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEB7C1

#BDB9B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Aster 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

#CEB6AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEB7C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBBBD0

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.

#97B889

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: #BEB7C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEB7C1;

CSS Variable

--color-aster: #BEB7C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aster': '#BEB7C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEB7C1] text-[#BEB7C1]

SCSS

$aster: #BEB7C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEB7C1?

#BEB7C1 is Aster, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BEB7C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aster?

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

What colors pair well with Aster?

Aster 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 Aster?

You can download Aster 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 Aster?

The hex code is #BEB7C1. In RGB it's 190, 183, 193, and in HSL it's 282°, 7%, 74%.

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