NEUTRALS

Niagara Mist

#BCC8BA

RGB 188, 200, 186 · HSL 111°, 11%, 76% · CMYK 6, 0, 7, 22

Niagara Mist is #BCC8BA in HEX — rgb(188, 200, 186), hsl(111°, 11%, 76%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 7%, 22%).

Niagara Mist pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 111°, 11%, 76%. 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#BCC8BA

RGB188, 200, 186

HSL111°, 11%, 76%

HSV111°, 7%, 78%

CMYK6, 0, 7, 22

Decimal12372154

CSS RGBrgb(188, 200, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(111, 11%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Niagara Mist 10-30

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Maid CC-728

ΔE 0.7 · #BCC7B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

ΔE 1.1 · #BFCABD

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC8BC

Vista Paint

Rain Mist K-869

ΔE 1.1 · #BDC8BC

Behr

Light Year N370-3

ΔE 1.9 · #BFCDBE

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2 · #BEC5B6

Dulux

Peridot S23B2

ΔE 2.1 · #B6C6B6

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 2.2 · #B9C3B3

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 2.2 · #C1CBC0

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 2.5 · #C0CDC2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3.2 · #B3C3B9

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 3.7 · #C2CCC4

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 4.9 · #B6BBAD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#BCC8BA

#C7BBC9

Analogous

#C4C9BB

#BCC8BA

#BBC9C0

Triadic

#BCC8BA

#BBBDC9

#C9BBBD

Split-Complementary

#BCC8BA

#C0BBC9

#C9BBC4

Tetradic

#BCC8BA

#BBC4C9

#C7BBC9

#C9C0BB

Monochromatic

#6C8268

#94A691

#BCC8BA

#E6EBE6

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#BCC8BA

#BBC9C7

#C7BBC9

#C9BBBD

Compound

#BCC8BA

#BBC9C0

#C7BBC9

#C9BBC4

Variations

Lighter

#CAD3C9

#D8DED7

#E8EBE8

Darker

#93A78F

#62775E

#394636

Saturation

#C0C4C0

#BDC9BB

#AAE4A0

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCC8BA

#C5C3BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCC8BA

#C6C6BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCC8BA

#BEC6C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Niagara Mist 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

#CCC3A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCC8BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC8CB

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.

#B58EBB

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: #BCC8BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCC8BA;

CSS Variable

--color-niagara-mist: #BCC8BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'niagara-mist': '#BCC8BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCC8BA] text-[#BCC8BA]

SCSS

$niagara-mist: #BCC8BA;

Similar Colors

Maid of the Mist

#BBC6B7 · ΔE 0.9

Prescott Green

#BEC9B7 · ΔE 2.2

Gray Wisp

#BFC6BB · ΔE 2.5

Sage Tint

#BFCDC2 · ΔE 2.5

Sagebrush

#C2C8B8 · ΔE 2.5

Woodland Green

#B3C2B5 · ΔE 2.7

Pleasant Valley

#B1C1B5 · ΔE 3.3

Sylvan Mist

#B7C6BE · ΔE 3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCC8BA?

#BCC8BA is Niagara Mist, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BCC8BA warm or cool?

Niagara Mist reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Niagara Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Niagara Mist?

Niagara Mist 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 Niagara Mist?

You can download Niagara 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 Niagara Mist?

The hex code is #BCC8BA. In RGB it's 188, 200, 186, and in HSL it's 111°, 11%, 76%.

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