BLUES

Granite Fog

#B1BAC2

RGB 177, 186, 194 · HSL 208°, 12%, 73% · CMYK 9, 4, 0, 24

Granite Fog is #B1BAC2 in HEX — rgb(177, 186, 194), hsl(208°, 12%, 73%), cmyk(9%, 4%, 0%, 24%).

Granite Fog pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 208°, 12%, 73%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#B1BAC2

RGB177, 186, 194

HSL208°, 12%, 73%

HSV208°, 9%, 76%

CMYK9, 4, 0, 24

Decimal11647682

CSS RGBrgb(177, 186, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 12%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Adirondack DE6339

ΔE 0.4 · #B0B9C1

Dulux

Oxford S37A1

ΔE 1.1 · #B1BCC5

Benjamin Moore

Manor 1627

ΔE 1.2 · #ADB8C1

PPG

Stormy 10-14

ΔE 1.3 · #B0BCC3

Valspar

Voyage 4006-1B

ΔE 2 · #B5BBC0

Behr

Hazy Skies PPU14-12

ΔE 2.1 · #ADBAC5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 2.3 · #B2BFC5

Sherwin-Williams

Jubilee SW6248

ΔE 2.9 · #ADB5B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Let It Rain 518

ΔE 3 · #B6B8BD

Vista Paint

Dolphin Dance K-788

ΔE 3.2 · #AEB3B8

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 3.3 · #AAB1B8

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 3.6 · #A7B9BF

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 5.4 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.5 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 7.1 · #9FB4B4

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B1BAC2

#C2BAB2

Analogous

#B2C2C2

#B1BAC2

#B2B2C2

Triadic

#B1BAC2

#C2B2BB

#BBC2B2

Split-Complementary

#B1BAC2

#C2B2B2

#C2C2B2

Tetradic

#B1BAC2

#C2B2C2

#C2BAB2

#B2C2B2

Monochromatic

#606F7B

#8795A1

#B1BAC2

#DDE1E4

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#B1BAC2

#BAB2C2

#C2BAB2

#BBC2B2

Compound

#B1BAC2

#B2B2C2

#C2BAB2

#C2C2B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1C8CF

#D1D6DA

#E5E7E9

Darker

#8896A2

#596774

#333C44

Saturation

#B8BABD

#B2BBC2

#94BDE1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1BAC2

#B5B8C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1BAC2

#B9B9C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1BAC2

#B1BBBA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Granite Fog lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#C4B8AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1BAC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1BDD1

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.

#B69D86

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: #B1BAC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1BAC2;

CSS Variable

--color-granite-fog: #B1BAC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'granite-fog': '#B1BAC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1BAC2] text-[#B1BAC2]

SCSS

$granite-fog: #B1BAC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1BAC2?

#B1BAC2 is Granite Fog, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B1BAC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Granite Fog?

Granite Fog works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Granite Fog?

Granite Fog pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Granite Fog?

You can download Granite 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 Granite Fog?

The hex code is #B1BAC2. In RGB it's 177, 186, 194, and in HSL it's 208°, 12%, 73%.

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