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Techno Gray

#BFB9AA

RGB 191, 185, 170 · HSL 43°, 14%, 71% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 25

Techno Gray is #BFB9AA in HEX — rgb(191, 185, 170), hsl(43°, 14%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 25%).

Techno Gray pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 14%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BFB9AA

RGB191, 185, 170

HSL43°, 14%, 71%

HSV43°, 11%, 75%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 25

Decimal12564906

CSS RGBrgb(191, 185, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 14%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Techno Gray SW6170

Exact match

Valspar

Sandy Sage 5008-1C

ΔE 0.8 · #BDB9AA

Vista Paint

Phelps Putty C-1425

ΔE 0.9 · #C0BBAB

Dulux

Silo Grain SN3A3

ΔE 0.9 · #BEB7A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Frond 232

ΔE 0.9 · #C2BAAB

Behr

Wilderness Gray HDC-FL13-10

ΔE 1 · #C2BBAB

Benjamin Moore

Northern 1536

ΔE 1.3 · #BBB6A8

PPG

Hurricane Haze 1032-2

ΔE 1.7 · #BDBBAD

Kilz

Portobello TB-14

ΔE 1.7 · #C4BAAB

Dunn-Edwards

Play on Gray DE6228

ΔE 1.8 · #BAB6A9

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 2.3 · #C5BEB1

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 3.3 · #C4BEB4

Colorhouse

Nourish .02 Nourish-02

ΔE 3.8 · #C5C2AF

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.2 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 4.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #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

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

#BFB9AA

#ABB1BF

Analogous

#BFAFAB

#BFB9AA

#BBBFAB

Triadic

#BFB9AA

#ABBFBA

#BAABBF

Split-Complementary

#BFB9AA

#ABBBBF

#AFABBF

Tetradic

#BFB9AA

#ABBFAF

#ABB1BF

#BFABBB

Monochromatic

#776F5A

#9F967F

#BFB9AA

#E0DDD6

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#BFB9AA

#B1BFAB

#ABB1BF

#BAABBF

Compound

#BFB9AA

#BBBFAB

#ABB1BF

#AFABBF

Variations

Lighter

#CCC7BC

#D8D5CD

#E8E6E3

Darker

#A19881

#736A54

#433E31

Saturation

#B8B6B2

#BFBAAB

#DFC78B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFB9AA

#BEBAAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFB9AA

#BABAAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFB9AA

#C0B7B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Techno Gray brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#CFB79B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFB9AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCBCBF

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.

#818FB3

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: #BFB9AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFB9AA;

CSS Variable

--color-techno-gray: #BFB9AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'techno-gray': '#BFB9AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFB9AA] text-[#BFB9AA]

SCSS

$techno-gray: #BFB9AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFB9AA?

#BFB9AA is Techno Gray, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BFB9AA warm or cool?

Techno Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Techno Gray?

Techno Gray works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Techno Gray?

Techno Gray pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Techno Gray?

You can download Techno Gray 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 Techno Gray?

The hex code is #BFB9AA. In RGB it's 191, 185, 170, and in HSL it's 43°, 14%, 71%.

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