NEUTRALS

Glasgow Fog

#BDB8AE

RGB 189, 184, 174 · HSL 40°, 10%, 71% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 26

Glasgow Fog is #BDB8AE in HEX — rgb(189, 184, 174), hsl(40°, 10%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 26%).

Glasgow Fog pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 40°, 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#BDB8AE

RGB189, 184, 174

HSL40°, 10%, 71%

HSV40°, 8%, 74%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 26

Decimal12433582

CSS RGBrgb(189, 184, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 10%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mindful Gray SW7016

ΔE 0.4 · #BCB7AD

PPG

Ghost Writer 1007-3

ΔE 0.4 · #BCB7AD

Benjamin Moore

Cape AC-34

ΔE 0.6 · #BFB9AF

Behr

Pumice MQ6-23

ΔE 0.8 · #BCB9AF

Dulux

Powered Rock S15A2

ΔE 0.9 · #BBB6AB

Valspar

Frappé 6003-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #BFBAAF

Kilz

Urban Gateway LK110

ΔE 1.7 · #BCB5A9

Dunn-Edwards

Play on Gray DE6228

ΔE 1.9 · #BAB6A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Chintz 573

ΔE 1.9 · #C0BBAE

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.3 · #B6B2A9

Farrow & Ball

Purbeck Stone 275

ΔE 2.3 · #C4BEB4

Vista Paint

Silver Spree K-925

ΔE 2.4 · #C2BDB0

IKEA

IKEA123 123

ΔE 2.9 · #C5BEB1

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.5 · #B5B8B1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.7 · #CAC4B0

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#BDB8AE

#AEB3BC

Analogous

#BCB0AE

#BDB8AE

#BABCAE

Triadic

#BDB8AE

#AEBCB8

#B8AEBC

Split-Complementary

#BDB8AE

#AEBABC

#B0AEBC

Tetradic

#BDB8AE

#AEBCB0

#AEB3BC

#BCAEBA

Monochromatic

#736C5E

#9A9384

#BDB8AE

#DFDCD8

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#BDB8AE

#B3BCAE

#AEB3BC

#B8AEBC

Compound

#BDB8AE

#BABCAE

#AEB3BC

#B0AEBC

Variations

Lighter

#CAC6BE

#D6D4CF

#E7E6E3

Darker

#9C9585

#6F6759

#413C33

Saturation

#B7B6B3

#BCB8AE

#DEC38C

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDB8AE

#BCB9AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDB8AE

#B9B9AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDB8AE

#BEB7B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Glasgow 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

#CDB79E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDB8AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABCC2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#8191B3

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: #BDB8AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDB8AE;

CSS Variable

--color-glasgow-fog: #BDB8AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glasgow-fog': '#BDB8AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDB8AE] text-[#BDB8AE]

SCSS

$glasgow-fog: #BDB8AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDB8AE?

#BDB8AE is Glasgow Fog, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDB8AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glasgow Fog?

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

What colors pair well with Glasgow Fog?

Glasgow 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 Glasgow Fog?

You can download Glasgow 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 Glasgow Fog?

The hex code is #BDB8AE. In RGB it's 189, 184, 174, and in HSL it's 40°, 10%, 71%.

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