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NCS Code
S 3010-B
Color Name
Muted Blue Gray
Family
cool-neutral
HEX
#BDCCD9
RGB
rgb(189,204,217)
Blackness
30%
Chroma
10%
Whiteness
60%
Soft muted blue-gray.
Room Psychology
Atmosphere: Creates an enveloping sense of space that shapes how a room feels from the moment you enter.
Best Rooms: Living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways
Design Tip: Pair with natural materials — linen, wood, stone — to bring out the color's true warmth or coolness.
Mid-depth — creates warmth and intimacy; works beautifully in smaller spaces.
Low chromaticness makes this color versatile and easy to pair with almost anything.
Quick Usage Tips
- Ideal as a primary wall color throughout open-plan spaces.
Neutral Pairings
Soft neutrals that let this color shine while keeping spaces cohesive.
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#E8E8E4
#F0F3F5
Undertone and finish guidance
Balanced undertone with adaptable behavior across common interiors. For S 3010-B, undertones are typically moderate at this chromaticness level.
- Walls: Matte to eggshell depending on traffic.
- Cabinetry/trim: Satin on high-contact surfaces.
- Interior note: Use as a controlled base tone with textured materials.
What color is S 3010-B?
S 3010-B is a mid-light cool-neutral tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.
This page provides digital values (#BDCCD9 / rgb(189,204,217)) for planning. Validate final selections with physical NCS samples before specification.
Lighting behavior
- North-facing rooms can make this shade appear cooler than expected.
- In low natural light, it stays readable without feeling too heavy.
- Warm evening light keeps it soft and muted with gentle undertones.
Exterior and pairing guidance
Test in morning and evening light before large-area use.
Do pair with
Avoid
Pairing suggestions
These suggestions help keep S 3010-B balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.
Similar Colors
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Smart Palette Suggestions
Room-aware palettes generated from Muted Blue Gray
Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion
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#D4DDE8
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#BFCCD4
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Light Cool White
Pale Blue
Dusty Blue
Cool Gray
Navy Mid
Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest
#BFCCD4
#F2F5FA
#D9C8B5
#EDE5C8
Cool Gray
Light Cool White
Warm Taupe
Pale Straw
Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights
#4E78AA
#C8D4D9
#5E78AA
#88AAD4
Medium Blue
Steel Mist
Slate Blue
Pale Denim
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Where to Buy
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