NEUTRALS

Autumn Fog

#AFB8BA

RGB 175, 184, 186 · HSL 191°, 7%, 71% · CMYK 6, 1, 0, 27

Autumn Fog is #AFB8BA in HEX — rgb(175, 184, 186), hsl(191°, 7%, 71%), cmyk(6%, 1%, 0%, 27%).

Autumn Fog pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 191°, 7%, 71%. 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#AFB8BA

RGB175, 184, 186

HSL191°, 7%, 71%

HSV191°, 6%, 73%

CMYK6, 1, 0, 27

Decimal11516090

CSS RGBrgb(175, 184, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(191, 7%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 0.9 · #AEB9BC

Valspar

Autumn Fog 4007-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #B2BABC

PPG

Smoke Screen 1038-4

ΔE 0.9 · #ADB6B9

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 1.2 · #ABB7B9

Dulux

Capital Grey SN4F3

ΔE 1.3 · #B1B8BC

Sherwin-Williams

Jubilee SW6248

ΔE 1.5 · #ADB5B9

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1592

ΔE 1.8 · #B5BCBD

Behr

Flint Smoke 730F-4

ΔE 2.2 · #A8B3B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Marseilles 525

ΔE 2.5 · #B7BBBB

Vista Paint

Marseilles C-524

ΔE 2.6 · #B6BAB9

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 3.2 · #B2B3B5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.5 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 5.1 · #A1ABAB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.8 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.9 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AFB8BA

#BAB2B0

Analogous

#B0BAB7

#AFB8BA

#B0B3BA

Triadic

#AFB8BA

#BAB0B8

#B8BAB0

Split-Complementary

#AFB8BA

#BAB0B3

#BAB7B0

Tetradic

#AFB8BA

#B7B0BA

#BAB2B0

#B3BAB0

Monochromatic

#616D70

#879497

#AFB8BA

#D9DDDE

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#AFB8BA

#B2B0BA

#BAB2B0

#B8BAB0

Compound

#AFB8BA

#B0B3BA

#BAB2B0

#BAB7B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0C6C8

#D0D4D5

#E4E6E6

Darker

#899699

#5C686B

#353D3F

Saturation

#B3B6B7

#B0B8BA

#8DCEDD

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFB8BA

#B4B5BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFB8BA

#B7B7BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFB8BA

#AFB8B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Autumn Fog 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

#C3B7A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFB8BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0BCCB

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.

#B38A81

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: #AFB8BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFB8BA;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-fog: #AFB8BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-fog': '#AFB8BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFB8BA] text-[#AFB8BA]

SCSS

$autumn-fog: #AFB8BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFB8BA?

#AFB8BA is Autumn Fog, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #AFB8BA warm or cool?

Autumn Fog reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Autumn Fog?

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

What colors pair well with Autumn Fog?

Autumn Fog 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 Autumn Fog?

You can download Autumn Fog 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 Autumn Fog?

The hex code is #AFB8BA. In RGB it's 175, 184, 186, and in HSL it's 191°, 7%, 71%.

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