NEUTRALS

Castle Mist

#BDAEB7

RGB 189, 174, 183 · HSL 324°, 10%, 71% · CMYK 0, 8, 3, 26

Castle Mist is #BDAEB7 in HEX — rgb(189, 174, 183), hsl(324°, 10%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 3%, 26%).

Castle Mist pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 324°, 10%, 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#BDAEB7

RGB189, 174, 183

HSL324°, 10%, 71%

HSV324°, 8%, 74%

CMYK0, 8, 3, 26

Decimal12431031

CSS RGBrgb(189, 174, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 10%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Heather Hill C-1301

ΔE 1.3 · #BBAFB9

Dulux

Luminous Light S46C2

ΔE 1.3 · #BBAEB9

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Dawn 1310

ΔE 1.9 · #BDB0BC

Behr

Subdued Hue 120E-3

ΔE 2.6 · #C5B3BE

Benjamin Moore

Sanctuary AF-620

ΔE 2.9 · #B5AAB0

Valspar

Midsummer Twilight 4001-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #BBAFBD

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 3.9 · #CAB7C0

Sherwin-Williams

Veiled Violet SW6268

ΔE 4.2 · #BDB5B9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 4.6 · #BBB0B1

Kilz

Natural Echo LA250-01

ΔE 6.3 · #B9B0AE

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 6.4 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 8.2 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 8.3 · #BBB1AB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 8.9 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDAEB7

#AEBCB4

Analogous

#BBAEBC

#BDAEB7

#BCAEAF

Triadic

#BDAEB7

#B7BCAE

#AEB7BC

Split-Complementary

#BDAEB7

#AFBCAE

#AEBCBB

Tetradic

#BDAEB7

#BCBBAE

#AEBCB4

#AEAFBC

Monochromatic

#735E6B

#9A8491

#BDAEB7

#DFD8DC

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#BDAEB7

#BCB4AE

#AEBCB4

#AEB7BC

Compound

#BDAEB7

#BCAEAF

#AEBCB4

#AEBCBB

Variations

Lighter

#CABEC5

#D6CFD3

#E7E3E5

Darker

#9C8593

#6F5966

#41333B

Saturation

#B7B3B5

#BCAEB7

#DE8CBD

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDAEB7

#B3B4B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDAEB7

#B1B1B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDAEB7

#BCB0B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Castle 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

#CDAFA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDAEB7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAB4C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#81B395

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: #BDAEB7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDAEB7;

CSS Variable

--color-castle-mist: #BDAEB7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'castle-mist': '#BDAEB7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDAEB7] text-[#BDAEB7]

SCSS

$castle-mist: #BDAEB7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDAEB7?

#BDAEB7 is Castle Mist, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDAEB7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Castle Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Castle Mist?

Castle 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 Castle Mist?

You can download Castle 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 Castle Mist?

The hex code is #BDAEB7. In RGB it's 189, 174, 183, and in HSL it's 324°, 10%, 71%.

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