NEUTRALS

Contemplation

#BEC6BB

RGB 190, 198, 187 · HSL 104°, 9%, 75% · CMYK 4, 0, 6, 22

Contemplation is #BEC6BB in HEX — rgb(190, 198, 187), hsl(104°, 9%, 75%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 22%).

Contemplation pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 104°, 9%, 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#BEC6BB

RGB190, 198, 187

HSL104°, 9%, 75%

HSV104°, 6%, 78%

CMYK4, 0, 6, 22

Decimal12502715

CSS RGBrgb(190, 198, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(104, 9%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 1570 · CC-670

ΔE 0.6 · #C0C7BC

Vista Paint

Rain Mist K-869

ΔE 1.3 · #BDC8BC

PPG

Balsam 1128-4

ΔE 1.4 · #BEC4B7

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 1.6 · #BCC8BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Resting Place 462

ΔE 1.6 · #BCC8BE

Dulux

Pale Green Tea SG5F1

ΔE 1.8 · #C4C8BD

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.8 · #C1CBC0

Behr

Summer Green PPU11-11

ΔE 1.8 · #BDC4B6

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 2.1 · #BEC3BB

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.2 · #BEC5B6

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 2.2 · #BCC4BD

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.8 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.3 · #C9CBBE

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3.9 · #BEBFB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#BEC6BB

#C2BAC5

Analogous

#C2C5BA

#BEC6BB

#BAC5BC

Triadic

#BEC6BB

#BABDC5

#C5BABD

Split-Complementary

#BEC6BB

#BCBAC5

#C5BAC2

Tetradic

#BEC6BB

#BAC2C5

#C2BAC5

#C5BCBA

Monochromatic

#6E7D68

#95A290

#BEC6BB

#E4E8E3

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#BEC6BB

#BAC5C2

#C2BAC5

#C5BABD

Compound

#BEC6BB

#BAC5BC

#C2BAC5

#C5BAC2

Variations

Lighter

#CAD1C7

#D7DCD6

#E8EAE7

Darker

#95A38F

#64745F

#3A4437

Saturation

#BEC1BE

#BDC5BA

#AFE29D

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEC6BB

#C4C2BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEC6BB

#C5C5BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEC6BB

#BFC4C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Contemplation 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

#CEC1A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEC6BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBC6CC

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.

#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: #BEC6BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEC6BB;

CSS Variable

--color-contemplation: #BEC6BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'contemplation': '#BEC6BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEC6BB] text-[#BEC6BB]

SCSS

$contemplation: #BEC6BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEC6BB?

#BEC6BB is Contemplation, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BEC6BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Contemplation?

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

What colors pair well with Contemplation?

Contemplation 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 Contemplation?

You can download Contemplation 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 Contemplation?

The hex code is #BEC6BB. In RGB it's 190, 198, 187, and in HSL it's 104°, 9%, 75%.

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