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Frappé

#BFBAAF

RGB 191, 186, 175 · HSL 41°, 11%, 72% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 25

Frappé is #BFBAAF in HEX — rgb(191, 186, 175), hsl(41°, 11%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 25%).

Frappé pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 41°, 11%, 72%. 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#BFBAAF

RGB191, 186, 175

HSL41°, 11%, 72%

HSV41°, 8%, 75%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 25

Decimal12565167

CSS RGBrgb(191, 186, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 11%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Thunder AF-685

ΔE 0.4 · #BEB9AE

Dulux

Beige Kind SN3C1

ΔE 0.9 · #C2BBB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Chintz 573

ΔE 1.1 · #C0BBAE

Behr

Pumice MQ6-23

ΔE 1.1 · #BCB9AF

PPG

Ghost Writer 1007-3

ΔE 1.2 · #BCB7AD

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Mist Gray SW2844

ΔE 1.2 · #C2BDB1

Vista Paint

Silver Spree K-925

ΔE 1.5 · #C2BDB0

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 1.7 · #C4BEB4

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 2 · #C5BEB1

Kilz

Urban Gateway LK110

ΔE 2 · #BCB5A9

Dunn-Edwards

Play on Gray DE6228

ΔE 2 · #BAB6A9

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.2 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.9 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BFBAAF

#B0B5BF

Analogous

#BFB3B0

#BFBAAF

#BDBFB0

Triadic

#BFBAAF

#B0BFBA

#BAB0BF

Split-Complementary

#BFBAAF

#B0BDBF

#B3B0BF

Tetradic

#BFBAAF

#B0BFB3

#B0B5BF

#BFB0BD

Monochromatic

#776F5F

#9D9685

#BFBAAF

#E1DFDA

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#BFBAAF

#B5BFB0

#B0B5BF

#BAB0BF

Compound

#BFBAAF

#BDBFB0

#B0B5BF

#B3B0BF

Variations

Lighter

#CCC8C0

#D8D6D0

#E8E7E4

Darker

#9F9786

#716959

#423D33

Saturation

#BAB8B5

#BFBAB0

#DFC690

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFBAAF

#BEBBB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFBAAF

#BBBBB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFBAAF

#C0B8BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Frappé 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

#CFB89E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFBAAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCBDC3

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.

#8393B5

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: #BFBAAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFBAAF;

CSS Variable

--color-frappé: #BFBAAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frappé': '#BFBAAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFBAAF] text-[#BFBAAF]

SCSS

$frappé: #BFBAAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFBAAF?

#BFBAAF is Frappé, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BFBAAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frappé?

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

What colors pair well with Frappé?

Frappé 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 Frappé?

You can download Frappé 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 Frappé?

The hex code is #BFBAAF. In RGB it's 191, 186, 175, and in HSL it's 41°, 11%, 72%.

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