NEUTRALS

Slipper Satin

#BFC1CB

RGB 191, 193, 203 · HSL 230°, 10%, 77% · CMYK 6, 5, 0, 20

Slipper Satin is #BFC1CB in HEX — rgb(191, 193, 203), hsl(230°, 10%, 77%), cmyk(6%, 5%, 0%, 20%).

Slipper Satin pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 230°, 10%, 77%. 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#BFC1CB

RGB191, 193, 203

HSL230°, 10%, 77%

HSV230°, 6%, 80%

CMYK6, 5, 0, 20

Decimal12566987

CSS RGBrgb(191, 193, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(230, 10%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Slipper Satin S42B1

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 1.5 · #BDC3CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 1.7 · #BEBDC6

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 2.2 · #C4C4D1

Behr

Standing Ovation N570-2

ΔE 2.3 · #BFC3D1

Vista Paint

Savoy C-1315

ΔE 2.5 · #BFBDC4

Benjamin Moore

North 1411

ΔE 2.6 · #C4C3D1

PPG

Blue Dolphin 1041-4

ΔE 2.6 · #BCC5CF

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Springs DE6346

ΔE 2.9 · #B7BDC4

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 2.9 · #C8C8D0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.2 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Silver Falls RB230-01

ΔE 4.4 · #BAC3D4

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.4 · #C3C3C3

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 6.3 · #B3C4D5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.7 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BFC1CB

#CAC8BE

Analogous

#BEC6CA

#BFC1CB

#C2BECA

Triadic

#BFC1CB

#CABEC0

#C0CABE

Split-Complementary

#BFC1CB

#CAC2BE

#C6CABE

Tetradic

#BFC1CB

#CABEC6

#CAC8BE

#BECAC2

Monochromatic

#6C7084

#9498A8

#BFC1CB

#E9E9ED

#F1F1F4

Rectangle

#BFC1CB

#C8BECA

#CAC8BE

#C0CABE

Compound

#BFC1CB

#C2BECA

#CAC8BE

#C6CABE

Variations

Lighter

#CBCDD5

#D9DADF

#E9EAEC

Darker

#9396A7

#606478

#383A46

Saturation

#C3C3C6

#BEC0CA

#A4AFE5

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFC1CB

#BFC1CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFC1CB

#C1C1CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFC1CB

#BEC3C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Slipper Satin 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

#CFBDB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFC1CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC2D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#BDB691

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: #BFC1CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFC1CB;

CSS Variable

--color-slipper-satin: #BFC1CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slipper-satin': '#BFC1CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFC1CB] text-[#BFC1CB]

SCSS

$slipper-satin: #BFC1CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFC1CB?

#BFC1CB is Slipper Satin, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BFC1CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Slipper Satin?

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

What colors pair well with Slipper Satin?

Slipper Satin 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 Slipper Satin?

You can download Slipper Satin 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 Slipper Satin?

The hex code is #BFC1CB. In RGB it's 191, 193, 203, and in HSL it's 230°, 10%, 77%.

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