NEUTRALS

Roland

#BECAC6

RGB 190, 202, 198 · HSL 160°, 10%, 77% · CMYK 6, 0, 2, 21

Roland is #BECAC6 in HEX — rgb(190, 202, 198), hsl(160°, 10%, 77%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 2%, 21%).

Roland pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 160°, 10%, 77%. 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#BECAC6

RGB190, 202, 198

HSL160°, 10%, 77%

HSV160°, 6%, 79%

CMYK6, 0, 2, 21

Decimal12503750

CSS RGBrgb(190, 202, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(160, 10%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Roland SG5G1

Exact match

Behr

Soothing Spring HDC-CL-23

ΔE 0.7 · #BDCBC7

Vista Paint

Quiet Cove K-853

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC7C3

PPG

Gale Force 10-08

ΔE 1.3 · #BFC8C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Luna Light 488

ΔE 1.4 · #C2CECA

Benjamin Moore

Wales 1585

ΔE 1.8 · #BAC6C4

Kilz

Wild Arctic RE210-02

ΔE 2.2 · #BFCBCB

Valspar

Sparkling Lake 5002-3B

ΔE 2.3 · #BBCDC8

Dunn-Edwards

Blustery Wind DE6304

ΔE 2.3 · #B6C5C1

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 2.3 · #C2CCC4

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 2.4 · #C1CDCD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.8 · #C0CDC2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.9 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA153 153

ΔE 5 · #B1CBC9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.1 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BECAC6

#CABEC2

Analogous

#BECAC0

#BECAC6

#BEC8CA

Triadic

#BECAC6

#C6BECA

#CAC6BE

Split-Complementary

#BECAC6

#CABEC8

#CAC0BE

Tetradic

#BECAC6

#C0BECA

#CABEC2

#C8CABE

Monochromatic

#6C847C

#94A8A1

#BECAC6

#E9EDEB

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#BECAC6

#BEC2CA

#CABEC2

#CAC6BE

Compound

#BECAC6

#BEC8CA

#CABEC2

#CAC0BE

Variations

Lighter

#CBD5D2

#D9DFDD

#E9ECEB

Darker

#93A7A1

#607870

#384641

Saturation

#C3C6C5

#BECAC6

#A4E5CF

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BECAC6

#C6C6C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BECAC6

#C8C8C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BECAC6

#BFC9C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Roland 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

#CEC4B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BECAC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBC9D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BD91A0

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: #BECAC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #BECAC6;

CSS Variable

--color-roland: #BECAC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'roland': '#BECAC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BECAC6] text-[#BECAC6]

SCSS

$roland: #BECAC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BECAC6?

#BECAC6 is Roland, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BECAC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Roland?

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

What colors pair well with Roland?

Roland 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 Roland?

You can download Roland 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 Roland?

The hex code is #BECAC6. In RGB it's 190, 202, 198, and in HSL it's 160°, 10%, 77%.

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