NEUTRALS

Light Year

#BFBFB4

RGB 191, 191, 180 · HSL 60°, 8%, 73% · CMYK 0, 0, 6, 25

Light Year is #BFBFB4 in HEX — rgb(191, 191, 180), hsl(60°, 8%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 6%, 25%).

Light Year pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 8%, 73%. 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#BFBFB4

RGB191, 191, 180

HSL60°, 8%, 73%

HSV60°, 6%, 75%

CMYK0, 0, 6, 25

Decimal12566452

CSS RGBrgb(191, 191, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 8%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Austere Gray SW6184

ΔE 1.1 · #BEBFB2

Behr

Silver Sage UL210-8

ΔE 1.3 · #C0C2B8

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2140-50

ΔE 1.5 · #BABCB2

Vista Paint

Rippled Rock C-579

ΔE 1.9 · #C3C4BA

Dulux

Beige Mystery SN3B2

ΔE 1.9 · #C2BDB2

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.2 · #BEBFB8

PPG

Hurricane Haze 1032-2

ΔE 2.3 · #BDBBAD

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 2.3 · #C4BEB4

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 2.4 · #BFBAAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Rippled Rock 580

ΔE 2.4 · #C4C5BC

Kilz

International Gray RK210

ΔE 2.7 · #BABEB7

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Pearl DEC795

ΔE 3.5 · #C3C0BB

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.6 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 4.3 · #C9CBBE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 5.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BFBFB4

#B5B5C0

Analogous

#C0BAB5

#BFBFB4

#BAC0B5

Triadic

#BFBFB4

#B5C0C0

#C0B5C0

Split-Complementary

#BFBFB4

#B5BAC0

#BAB5C0

Tetradic

#BFBFB4

#B5C0BA

#B5B5C0

#C0B5BA

Monochromatic

#767665

#9C9C8B

#BFBFB4

#E3E3DE

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#BFBFB4

#B5C0B5

#B5B5C0

#C0B5C0

Compound

#BFBFB4

#BAC0B5

#B5B5C0

#BAB5C0

Variations

Lighter

#CCCCC4

#D8D8D3

#E8E8E6

Darker

#9E9E8C

#6F6F5D

#414136

Saturation

#BCBCB8

#C0C0B5

#DFDF95

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFBFB4

#C1BEB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFBFB4

#BFBFB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFBFB4

#C0BDBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Light Year 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

#CFBCA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFBFB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC1C6

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.

#8686B6

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: #BFBFB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFBFB4;

CSS Variable

--color-light-year: #BFBFB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-year': '#BFBFB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFBFB4] text-[#BFBFB4]

SCSS

$light-year: #BFBFB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFBFB4?

#BFBFB4 is Light Year, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BFBFB4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Year?

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

What colors pair well with Light Year?

Light Year 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 Light Year?

You can download Light Year 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 Light Year?

The hex code is #BFBFB4. In RGB it's 191, 191, 180, and in HSL it's 60°, 8%, 73%.

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