NEUTRALS

Gale Force

#BFC8C3

RGB 191, 200, 195 · HSL 147°, 8%, 77% · CMYK 4, 0, 3, 22

Gale Force is #BFC8C3 in HEX — rgb(191, 200, 195), hsl(147°, 8%, 77%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 22%).

Gale Force pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 147°, 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#BFC8C3

RGB191, 200, 195

HSL147°, 8%, 77%

HSV147°, 4%, 78%

CMYK4, 0, 3, 22

Decimal12568771

CSS RGBrgb(191, 200, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(147, 8%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Gale Force 10-08

Exact match

Vista Paint

Quiet Cove K-853

ΔE 1 · #BCC7C3

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2139-50

ΔE 1.2 · #C1C9C2

Dulux

Roland SG5G1

ΔE 1.3 · #BECAC6

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 1.8 · #BCC4BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lighthouse View 476

ΔE 1.8 · #BAC5BE

Behr

Soothing Spring HDC-CL-23

ΔE 2 · #BDCBC7

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 2.1 · #C2CCC4

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.6 · #C8CDC9

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 2.7 · #BEC4C3

Valspar

Mellow Tune 5003-1B

ΔE 3.2 · #C6CCC2

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 3.3 · #C1CDCD

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 3.8 · #C0CDC2

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 4.1 · #BEBFB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#BFC8C3

#C9C0C5

Analogous

#C0C9C0

#BFC8C3

#C0C9C9

Triadic

#BFC8C3

#C4C0C9

#C9C4C0

Split-Complementary

#BFC8C3

#C9C0C9

#C9C0C0

Tetradic

#BFC8C3

#C0C0C9

#C9C0C5

#C9C9C0

Monochromatic

#6E8177

#96A69D

#BFC8C3

#E9ECEA

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#BFC8C3

#C0C5C9

#C9C0C5

#C9C4C0

Compound

#BFC8C3

#C0C9C9

#C9C0C5

#C9C0C0

Variations

Lighter

#CCD4D0

#D9DEDC

#E9ECEA

Darker

#95A59C

#62756B

#39453E

Saturation

#C3C6C4

#C0C9C4

#A5E4C1

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFC8C3

#C5C5C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFC8C3

#C7C7C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFC8C3

#C0C7C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gale Force 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

#CFC3AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFC8C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC8D2

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.

#BD91A9

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: #BFC8C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFC8C3;

CSS Variable

--color-gale-force: #BFC8C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gale-force': '#BFC8C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFC8C3] text-[#BFC8C3]

SCSS

$gale-force: #BFC8C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFC8C3?

#BFC8C3 is Gale Force, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BFC8C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gale Force?

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

What colors pair well with Gale Force?

Gale Force 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 Gale Force?

You can download Gale Force 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 Gale Force?

The hex code is #BFC8C3. In RGB it's 191, 200, 195, and in HSL it's 147°, 8%, 77%.

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