NEUTRALS

Bottlefly Wings

#BFC4C9

RGB 191, 196, 201 · HSL 210°, 8%, 77% · CMYK 5, 2, 0, 21

Bottlefly Wings is #BFC4C9 in HEX — rgb(191, 196, 201), hsl(210°, 8%, 77%), cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 21%).

Bottlefly Wings pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 210°, 8%, 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#BFC4C9

RGB191, 196, 201

HSL210°, 8%, 77%

HSV210°, 5%, 79%

CMYK5, 2, 0, 21

Decimal12567753

CSS RGBrgb(191, 196, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 8%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 2126-50

ΔE 1.1 · #BBC2C7

Dulux

Silver Twilight SG6C1 · SN4E4

ΔE 1.4 · #BBC1C5

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Lined DE6353

ΔE 1.9 · #BBBFC3

Sherwin-Williams

Lazy Gray SW6254

ΔE 2 · #BEC1C3

Kilz

Platinum Ring RK180

ΔE 2 · #BCC1C3

PPG

Whirlwind 1013-3

ΔE 2.3 · #BEC0C2

Behr

Paparazzi Flash MQ5-18

ΔE 2.3 · #C4C8D0

Valspar

Gravity 4005-1B

ΔE 2.6 · #C6C9CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Sacred Spring 510

ΔE 2.8 · #C7CBCE

Vista Paint

Water Droplet C-502

ΔE 2.9 · #BDC9CD

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.1 · #C8C8D0

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.2 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.7 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.5 · #C1CDCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.1 · #CDCECD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 5.8 · #D0D4D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#BFC4C9

#C9C4C0

Analogous

#C0C9C9

#BFC4C9

#C0C0C9

Triadic

#BFC4C9

#C9C0C4

#C4C9C0

Split-Complementary

#BFC4C9

#C9C0C0

#C9C9C0

Tetradic

#BFC4C9

#C9C0C9

#C9C4C0

#C0C9C0

Monochromatic

#6E7881

#969EA6

#BFC4C9

#E9EBEC

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#BFC4C9

#C4C0C9

#C9C4C0

#C4C9C0

Compound

#BFC4C9

#C0C0C9

#C9C4C0

#C9C9C0

Variations

Lighter

#CCD0D4

#D9DCDE

#E9EAEC

Darker

#959DA5

#626C75

#393F45

Saturation

#C3C4C6

#C0C4C9

#A5C4E4

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFC4C9

#C1C3CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFC4C9

#C3C3C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFC4C9

#BFC5C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bottlefly Wings 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

#CFC0B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFC4C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC5D6

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.

#BDA791

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: #BFC4C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFC4C9;

CSS Variable

--color-bottlefly-wings: #BFC4C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bottlefly-wings': '#BFC4C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFC4C9] text-[#BFC4C9]

SCSS

$bottlefly-wings: #BFC4C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFC4C9?

#BFC4C9 is Bottlefly Wings, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BFC4C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bottlefly Wings?

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

What colors pair well with Bottlefly Wings?

Bottlefly Wings 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 Bottlefly Wings?

You can download Bottlefly Wings 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 Bottlefly Wings?

The hex code is #BFC4C9. In RGB it's 191, 196, 201, and in HSL it's 210°, 8%, 77%.

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