TEALS
Smoke
#BAC8C9
Smoke pulls into the pale end of the teals spectrum — HSL 184°, 12%, 76%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Reads best alongside white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Smoke 2122-40
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #BAC8C9?
#BAC8C9 is Smoke, a light teal with a cool undertone.
Is #BAC8C9 warm or cool?
Smoke reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Smoke?
Smoke works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Smoke?
Smoke pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Smoke?
You can download Smoke 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 RGB value of #BAC8C9?
#BAC8C9 converts to RGB 186, 200, 201.