NEUTRALS

Bog Fog

#BAC3B9

RGB 186, 195, 185 · HSL 114°, 8%, 75% · CMYK 5, 0, 5, 24

Bog Fog is #BAC3B9 in HEX — rgb(186, 195, 185), hsl(114°, 8%, 75%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 5%, 24%).

Bog Fog pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 114°, 8%, 75%. 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#BAC3B9

RGB186, 195, 185

HSL114°, 8%, 75%

HSV114°, 5%, 76%

CMYK5, 0, 5, 24

Decimal12239801

CSS RGBrgb(186, 195, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(114, 8%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Picnic CSP-730

ΔE 1.2 · #BCC4BC

Vista Paint

Lighthouse View C-475

ΔE 1.5 · #B7C3BB

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 1.7 · #BCC4BD

Behr

Recycled Glass MQ6-18

ΔE 1.8 · #B4BFB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Lighthouse View 476

ΔE 1.9 · #BAC5BE

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 1.9 · #BEC3BB

PPG

Balsam 1128-4

ΔE 2 · #BEC4B7

Kilz

Patio Gray TB-64

ΔE 2.2 · #B6BDB3

Dulux

Irish Moor S23A2

ΔE 2.2 · #B5C0B3

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 2.2 · #BCC8BC

Valspar

Nuance 5005-3C

ΔE 2.2 · #B6BDB3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 2.6 · #B3C3B9

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 3.2 · #B8BCB5

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 3.5 · #BEBFB8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#BAC3B9

#C3BAC4

Analogous

#C0C4BA

#BAC3B9

#BAC4BE

Triadic

#BAC3B9

#BABBC4

#C4BABB

Split-Complementary

#BAC3B9

#BEBAC4

#C4BAC0

Tetradic

#BAC3B9

#BAC0C4

#C3BAC4

#C4BEBA

Monochromatic

#6B7C6A

#92A191

#BAC3B9

#E4E8E3

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#BAC3B9

#BAC4C3

#C3BAC4

#C4BABB

Compound

#BAC3B9

#BAC4BE

#C3BAC4

#C4BAC0

Variations

Lighter

#C9D0C8

#D7DBD6

#E8EAE7

Darker

#92A290

#627260

#394338

Saturation

#BEC1BE

#BBC4BA

#A4E29D

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAC3B9

#C1BFBA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAC3B9

#C2C2BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAC3B9

#BBC1C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bog 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

#CBBFA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAC3B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8C4CA

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.

#B58BBA

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: #BAC3B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAC3B9;

CSS Variable

--color-bog-fog: #BAC3B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bog-fog': '#BAC3B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAC3B9] text-[#BAC3B9]

SCSS

$bog-fog: #BAC3B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAC3B9?

#BAC3B9 is Bog Fog, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BAC3B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bog Fog?

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

What colors pair well with Bog Fog?

Bog 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 Bog Fog?

You can download Bog 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 Bog Fog?

The hex code is #BAC3B9. In RGB it's 186, 195, 185, and in HSL it's 114°, 8%, 75%.

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