NEUTRALS

Eternity

#BFC3C3

RGB 191, 195, 195 · HSL 180°, 3%, 76% · CMYK 2, 0, 0, 24

Eternity is #BFC3C3 in HEX — rgb(191, 195, 195), hsl(180°, 3%, 76%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 24%).

Eternity pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 180°, 3%, 76%. 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#BFC3C3

RGB191, 195, 195

HSL180°, 3%, 76%

HSV180°, 2%, 76%

CMYK2, 0, 0, 24

Decimal12567491

CSS RGBrgb(191, 195, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 3%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Eternity AF-695

Exact match

PPG

Quest 10-15

ΔE 0.7 · #BDC1C1

Dunn-Edwards

Foil DE6360

ΔE 0.7 · #C0C3C4

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 0.9 · #BEC4C3

Sherwin-Williams

Lazy Gray SW6254

ΔE 1.3 · #BEC1C3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 1.5 · #C3C3C3

Dulux

Platinum Class SN4B5

ΔE 1.5 · #C2C6C4

Behr

Silver Bullet N520-2

ΔE 1.9 · #C5C5C6

Vista Paint

Prairie Smoke K-813

ΔE 2.2 · #BABDBC

Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster 546

ΔE 2.3 · #C7C7C6

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 2.6 · #C6C9CB

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.1 · #BEBFB8

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 4.1 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.2 · #C1CDCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.3 · #CDCECD

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 4.7 · #B8BCB5

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BFC3C3

#C4C0C0

Analogous

#C0C4C2

#BFC3C3

#C0C2C4

Triadic

#BFC3C3

#C4C0C4

#C4C4C0

Split-Complementary

#BFC3C3

#C4C0C2

#C4C2C0

Tetradic

#BFC3C3

#C2C0C4

#C4C0C0

#C2C4C0

Monochromatic

#727979

#999F9F

#BFC3C3

#E7E9E9

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#BFC3C3

#C0C0C4

#C4C0C0

#C4C4C0

Compound

#BFC3C3

#C0C2C4

#C4C0C0

#C4C2C0

Variations

Lighter

#CDD0D0

#D9DBDB

#E9EAEA

Darker

#989E9E

#676E6E

#3C4040

Saturation

#C1C2C2

#C0C4C4

#A2E1E1

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFC3C3

#C1C2C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFC3C3

#C2C2C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFC3C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Eternity 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

#CFBFAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFC3C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC4D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#BB8E8E

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: #BFC3C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFC3C3;

CSS Variable

--color-eternity: #BFC3C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'eternity': '#BFC3C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFC3C3] text-[#BFC3C3]

SCSS

$eternity: #BFC3C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFC3C3?

#BFC3C3 is Eternity, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BFC3C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Eternity?

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

What colors pair well with Eternity?

Eternity 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 Eternity?

You can download Eternity 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 Eternity?

The hex code is #BFC3C3. In RGB it's 191, 195, 195, and in HSL it's 180°, 3%, 76%.

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