NEUTRALS

Rain Mist

#BDC8BC

RGB 189, 200, 188 · HSL 115°, 10%, 76% · CMYK 5, 0, 6, 22

Rain Mist is #BDC8BC in HEX — rgb(189, 200, 188), hsl(115°, 10%, 76%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 6%, 22%).

Rain Mist pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 115°, 10%, 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#BDC8BC

RGB189, 200, 188

HSL115°, 10%, 76%

HSV115°, 6%, 78%

CMYK5, 0, 6, 22

Decimal12437692

CSS RGBrgb(189, 200, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(115, 10%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rain Mist K-869

Exact match

Colorhouse

Water .02 Water-02

ΔE 0.4 · #BCC8BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Favored One 455

ΔE 0.9 · #BFCABD

PPG

Niagara Mist 10-30

ΔE 1.1 · #BCC8BA

Valspar

Garden Flower 5004-3B

ΔE 1.4 · #C1CBC0

Benjamin Moore

Gray 1570 · CC-670

ΔE 1.6 · #C0C7BC

Farrow & Ball

Teresa's Green 236

ΔE 1.9 · #C0CDC2

Behr

Antiqued Aqua QE-42

ΔE 2.1 · #BAC9C0

Kilz

Loden Frost TB-73

ΔE 2.3 · #BEC5B6

Dulux

Gentle Calm S22A1

ΔE 2.5 · #C5CDBF

Sherwin-Williams

Copen Blue SW0068

ΔE 2.7 · #C2CCC4

Dunn-Edwards

Belize Green DEC782

ΔE 2.9 · #B9C3B3

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 3 · #B3C3B9

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 5 · #B6BBAD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.7 · #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

#BDC8BC

#C7BCC8

Analogous

#C3C8BC

#BDC8BC

#BCC8C1

Triadic

#BDC8BC

#BCBDC8

#C8BCBD

Split-Complementary

#BDC8BC

#C1BCC8

#C8BCC3

Tetradic

#BDC8BC

#BCC3C8

#C7BCC8

#C8C1BC

Monochromatic

#6C816A

#93A592

#BDC8BC

#E6EAE6

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#BDC8BC

#BCC8C7

#C7BCC8

#C8BCBD

Compound

#BDC8BC

#BCC8C1

#C7BCC8

#C8BCC3

Variations

Lighter

#CAD3C9

#D8DDD7

#E8EBE8

Darker

#92A691

#61765F

#384537

Saturation

#C0C4C0

#BDC8BC

#A6E3A0

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

12.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDC8BC

#C5C3BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDC8BC

#C6C6BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDC8BC

#BEC6C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rain 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

#CDC3A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDC8BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAC8CC

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.

#B88EBB

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: #BDC8BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDC8BC;

CSS Variable

--color-rain-mist: #BDC8BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rain-mist': '#BDC8BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDC8BC] text-[#BDC8BC]

SCSS

$rain-mist: #BDC8BC;

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#C2C8B8 · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC8BC?

#BDC8BC is Rain Mist, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BDC8BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rain Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Rain Mist?

Rain 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 Rain Mist?

You can download Rain 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 Rain Mist?

The hex code is #BDC8BC. In RGB it's 189, 200, 188, and in HSL it's 115°, 10%, 76%.

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