NEUTRALS

Favored One

#BFCABD

RGB 191, 202, 189 · HSL 111°, 11%, 77% · CMYK 5, 0, 6, 21

Favored One is #BFCABD in HEX — rgb(191, 202, 189), hsl(111°, 11%, 77%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 6%, 21%).

Favored One pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 111°, 11%, 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#BFCABD

RGB191, 202, 189

HSL111°, 11%, 77%

HSV111°, 6%, 79%

CMYK5, 0, 6, 21

Decimal12569277

CSS RGBrgb(191, 202, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(111, 11%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

Exact match

Vista Paint

Favored One C-454

ΔE 0.7 · #C1CABD

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 1 · #BCC8BC

PPG

Niagara Mist 10-30

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC8BA

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.2 · #C1CBC0

Benjamin Moore

Antique 465

ΔE 1.6 · #BCC7B8

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 1.6 · #C0CDC2

Behr

Light Year N370-3

ΔE 1.7 · #BFCDBE

Dulux

Gentle Calm S22A1

ΔE 1.8 · #C5CDBF

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.4 · #BEC5B6

Dunn-Edwards

Granite DE6283

ΔE 2.8 · #C8D1C4

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 2.9 · #C2CCC4

Dutch Boy

Florito DCP-0371

ΔE 3.5 · #C9CBBE

IKEA

IKEA151 151

ΔE 4.7 · #CCD7CA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#BFCABD

#C9BECB

Analogous

#C6CBBE

#BFCABD

#BECBC2

Triadic

#BFCABD

#BEC0CB

#CBBEC0

Split-Complementary

#BFCABD

#C2BECB

#CBBEC6

Tetradic

#BFCABD

#BEC6CB

#C9BECB

#CBC2BE

Monochromatic

#6F856B

#97A993

#BFCABD

#E9EDE8

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#BFCABD

#BECBC9

#C9BECB

#CBBEC0

Compound

#BFCABD

#BECBC2

#C9BECB

#CBBEC6

Variations

Lighter

#CCD5CB

#DADFD9

#E9ECE9

Darker

#95A892

#63795F

#394737

Saturation

#C3C6C2

#C0CBBE

#AEE5A4

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFCABD

#C7C5BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFCABD

#C8C8BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFCABD

#C0C8C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Favored One 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

#CFC4A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFCABD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC9CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#B691BD

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: #BFCABD;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFCABD;

CSS Variable

--color-favored-one: #BFCABD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'favored-one': '#BFCABD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFCABD] text-[#BFCABD]

SCSS

$favored-one: #BFCABD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFCABD?

#BFCABD is Favored One, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BFCABD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Favored One?

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

What colors pair well with Favored One?

Favored One 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 Favored One?

You can download Favored One 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 Favored One?

The hex code is #BFCABD. In RGB it's 191, 202, 189, and in HSL it's 111°, 11%, 77%.

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