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Green Gray Mist

#AFA984

RGB 175, 169, 132 · HSL 52°, 21%, 60% · CMYK 0, 3, 25, 31

Green Gray Mist is #AFA984 in HEX — rgb(175, 169, 132), hsl(52°, 21%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 25%, 31%).

Green Gray Mist pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 21%, 60%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AFA984

RGB175, 169, 132

HSL52°, 21%, 60%

HSV52°, 25%, 69%

CMYK0, 3, 25, 31

Decimal11512196

CSS RGBrgb(175, 169, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 21%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Green Gray Mist 1113-4 · 11-29

Exact match

Behr

Tarragon Tease PPU9-8

ΔE 1.8 · #B4AC85

Dulux

New Bamboo S18D4

ΔE 1.9 · #ADAB84

Benjamin Moore

Baby 515

ΔE 2.3 · #B5AA86

Valspar

Backwoods 6004-3C

ΔE 2.8 · #B2B08A

Vista Paint

Bayberry Wax C-1426

ΔE 3.2 · #B4AA8A

Sherwin-Williams

Garden Sage SW7736

ΔE 3.3 · #B1A584

Hallman-Lindsay

Bayberry Wax historic-bayberry-wax

ΔE 3.3 · #B6AA89

Kilz

Rosemary Plant LG150-02

ΔE 4.3 · #A2A580

Dunn-Edwards

Dill Grass DE5536

ΔE 5.1 · #A2A57B

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 5.4 · #A99E80

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 5.4 · #A89D7E

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 5.8 · #BCB596

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.7 · #B8B799

IKEA

IKEA142 142

ΔE 8.2 · #C6B294

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AFA984

#8489AE

Analogous

#AE9384

#AFA984

#9FAE84

Triadic

#AFA984

#84AEA9

#A984AE

Split-Complementary

#AFA984

#849FAE

#9384AE

Tetradic

#AFA984

#84AE93

#8489AE

#AE849F

Monochromatic

#5D583C

#8B845B

#AFA984

#CDC9B2

#EBE9E0

Rectangle

#AFA984

#89AE84

#8489AE

#A984AE

Compound

#AFA984

#9FAE84

#8489AE

#9384AE

Variations

Lighter

#BFBA9C

#CDCAB7

#E1DFD6

Darker

#958E5F

#686241

#3D3A25

Saturation

#9F9E93

#AEA984

#D7C65B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFA984

#B0A885

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFA984

#AAAA8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFA984

#B1A4A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Gray Mist brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C3AB7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFA984

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0B0A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#636BA1

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: #AFA984;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFA984;

CSS Variable

--color-green-gray-mist: #AFA984;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-gray-mist': '#AFA984' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFA984] text-[#AFA984]

SCSS

$green-gray-mist: #AFA984;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFA984?

#AFA984 is Green Gray Mist, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AFA984 warm or cool?

Green Gray Mist reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Green Gray Mist?

Green Gray Mist works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Green Gray Mist?

Green Gray Mist pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Green Gray Mist?

You can download Green Gray Mist 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 Green Gray Mist?

The hex code is #AFA984. In RGB it's 175, 169, 132, and in HSL it's 52°, 21%, 60%.

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