NEUTRALS

Rhino

#BEC3BC

RGB 190, 195, 188 · HSL 103°, 6%, 75% · CMYK 3, 0, 4, 24

Rhino is #BEC3BC in HEX — rgb(190, 195, 188), hsl(103°, 6%, 75%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 4%, 24%).

Rhino pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 103°, 6%, 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#BEC3BC

RGB190, 195, 188

HSL103°, 6%, 75%

HSV103°, 4%, 76%

CMYK3, 0, 4, 24

Decimal12501948

CSS RGBrgb(190, 195, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(103, 6%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rhino 710E-3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 0.5 · #BEC3BB

Vista Paint

Ice Flow C-447

ΔE 0.6 · #BDC2BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Ice Flow 448

ΔE 0.6 · #BDC3BD

Dulux

Spanish Olive SG5E1

ΔE 1.1 · #C1C5BF

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC4BD

Benjamin Moore

Tranquility AF-490

ΔE 1.2 · #BCC4BC

Kilz

International Gray RK210

ΔE 1.8 · #BABEB7

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 1.9 · #BEBFB8

PPG

Silent Storm 1033-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C3C7BD

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 2.5 · #B8BCB5

Valspar

Granite Dust 5006-1C

ΔE 2.6 · #BABCB6

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 3.9 · #BCC8BC

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4 · #C8CDC9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.7 · #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

#BEC3BC

#C1BBC3

Analogous

#C1C3BB

#BEC3BC

#BBC3BD

Triadic

#BEC3BC

#BBBEC3

#C3BBBE

Split-Complementary

#BEC3BC

#BDBBC3

#C3BBC1

Tetradic

#BEC3BC

#BBC1C3

#C1BBC3

#C3BDBB

Monochromatic

#707A6C

#969F93

#BEC3BC

#E5E7E4

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#BEC3BC

#BBC3C1

#C1BBC3

#C3BBBE

Compound

#BEC3BC

#BBC3BD

#C1BBC3

#C3BBC1

Variations

Lighter

#CBCFC9

#D8DBD7

#E8EAE8

Darker

#969F93

#667062

#3B4139

Saturation

#BFC0BE

#BEC3BB

#B1E19D

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

11.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEC3BC

#C2C1BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEC3BC

#C2C2BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEC3BC

#BFC2C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rhino 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

#CEBFA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEC3BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBC4CC

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.

#AD8BBA

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: #BEC3BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEC3BC;

CSS Variable

--color-rhino: #BEC3BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rhino': '#BEC3BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEC3BC] text-[#BEC3BC]

SCSS

$rhino: #BEC3BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEC3BC?

#BEC3BC is Rhino, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BEC3BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rhino?

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

What colors pair well with Rhino?

Rhino 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 Rhino?

You can download Rhino 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 Rhino?

The hex code is #BEC3BC. In RGB it's 190, 195, 188, and in HSL it's 103°, 6%, 75%.

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