NEUTRALS

Beige Intent

#BFB7AE

RGB 191, 183, 174 · HSL 32°, 12%, 72% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 25

Beige Intent is #BFB7AE in HEX — rgb(191, 183, 174), hsl(32°, 12%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 25%).

Beige Intent pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 32°, 12%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#BFB7AE

RGB191, 183, 174

HSL32°, 12%, 72%

HSV32°, 9%, 75%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 25

Decimal12564398

CSS RGBrgb(191, 183, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 12%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Beige Intent SN3E4

Exact match

Behr

Grey Mist HDC-CT-21

ΔE 0.4 · #BEB7AE

PPG

Silver Dollar 1022-3

ΔE 0.8 · #BDB6AE

Benjamin Moore

Himalayan 1542

ΔE 1.1 · #BFB9AF

Sherwin-Williams

Mindful Gray SW7016

ΔE 1.3 · #BCB7AD

Kilz

Mountain Canyon RK160

ΔE 1.5 · #C4B9B0

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #BFBAAF

Dunn-Edwards

Drifting DEC770

ΔE 2.1 · #BEB4A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Light Lichen 211

ΔE 2.2 · #BFB6A9

Vista Paint

Castellina K-1173

ΔE 2.4 · #C5B7AD

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 2.5 · #C4BEB4

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.6 · #B6B2A9

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 3.2 · #C5BEB1

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.3 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BFB7AE

#AFB7C0

Analogous

#C0B0AF

#BFB7AE

#C0C0AF

Triadic

#BFB7AE

#AFC0B8

#B8AFC0

Split-Complementary

#BFB7AE

#AFC0C0

#B0AFC0

Tetradic

#BFB7AE

#AFC0B0

#AFB7C0

#C0AFC0

Monochromatic

#786C5E

#9F9284

#BFB7AE

#E2DEDA

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#BFB7AE

#B7C0AF

#AFB7C0

#B8AFC0

Compound

#BFB7AE

#C0C0AF

#AFB7C0

#B0AFC0

Variations

Lighter

#CDC6BF

#D9D4D0

#E8E6E4

Darker

#A19485

#726658

#433B33

Saturation

#BAB8B5

#C0B8AF

#E0BA90

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFB7AE

#BCB9AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFB7AE

#B8B8AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFB7AE

#BFB6B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Beige Intent 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

#CFB69E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFB7AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCBBC2

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.

#839AB5

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: #BFB7AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFB7AE;

CSS Variable

--color-beige-intent: #BFB7AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beige-intent': '#BFB7AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFB7AE] text-[#BFB7AE]

SCSS

$beige-intent: #BFB7AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFB7AE?

#BFB7AE is Beige Intent, a soft neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #BFB7AE warm or cool?

Beige Intent reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beige Intent?

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

What colors pair well with Beige Intent?

Beige Intent 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 Beige Intent?

You can download Beige Intent 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 Beige Intent?

The hex code is #BFB7AE. In RGB it's 191, 183, 174, and in HSL it's 32°, 12%, 72%.

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