NEUTRALS

French Grey

#BFBDC1

RGB 191, 189, 193 · HSL 270°, 3%, 75% · CMYK 1, 2, 0, 24

French Grey is #BFBDC1 in HEX — rgb(191, 189, 193), hsl(270°, 3%, 75%), cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 24%).

French Grey pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 270°, 3%, 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#BFBDC1

RGB191, 189, 193

HSL270°, 3%, 75%

HSV270°, 2%, 76%

CMYK1, 2, 0, 24

Decimal12565953

CSS RGBrgb(191, 189, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 3%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mauve Pansy S45A1

ΔE 0.9 · #BEBBC0

Vista Paint

October Sky K-781

ΔE 1.2 · #BBBBC0

Behr

Such Melodrama MQ5-32

ΔE 1.4 · #C3BEC3

PPG

Whirlwind 1013-3

ΔE 2 · #BEC0C2

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lined DE6353

ΔE 2.2 · #BBBFC3

Benjamin Moore

Through CSP-495

ΔE 2.3 · #C1BDBD

Sherwin-Williams

Lazy Gray SW6254

ΔE 2.4 · #BEC1C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Let It Rain 518

ΔE 2.6 · #B6B8BD

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 2.9 · #BCC1C3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3 · #C3C3C3

Valspar

Voyage 4006-1B

ΔE 3.2 · #B5BBC0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.4 · #CCC8CE

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 4.5 · #C8C8D0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.6 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 6 · #BEBFB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#BFBDC1

#BFC1BD

Analogous

#BDBDC1

#BFBDC1

#C1BDC1

Triadic

#BFBDC1

#C1BFBD

#BDC1BF

Split-Complementary

#BFBDC1

#C1C1BD

#BDC1BD

Tetradic

#BFBDC1

#C1BDBD

#BFC1BD

#BDC1C1

Monochromatic

#736F76

#99969C

#BFBDC1

#E6E5E6

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#BFBDC1

#C1BDBF

#BFC1BD

#BDC1BF

Compound

#BFBDC1

#C1BDC1

#BFC1BD

#BDC1BD

Variations

Lighter

#CCCACE

#D9D8DA

#E9E8E9

Darker

#99969C

#69666D

#3D3B3F

Saturation

#BFBFC0

#BFBDC1

#BF9EE0

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFBDC1

#BDBEC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFBDC1

#BDBDC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFBDC1

#BFBEBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

French Grey 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

#CFBAAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFBDC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCBFD0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#A3BA8B

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: #BFBDC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFBDC1;

CSS Variable

--color-french-grey: #BFBDC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-grey': '#BFBDC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFBDC1] text-[#BFBDC1]

SCSS

$french-grey: #BFBDC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFBDC1?

#BFBDC1 is French Grey, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BFBDC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Grey?

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

What colors pair well with French Grey?

French Grey 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 French Grey?

You can download French Grey 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 French Grey?

The hex code is #BFBDC1. In RGB it's 191, 189, 193, and in HSL it's 270°, 3%, 75%.

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