NEUTRALS

Grey Mist

#BFC5C0

RGB 191, 197, 192 · HSL 130°, 5%, 76% · CMYK 3, 0, 3, 23

Grey Mist is #BFC5C0 in HEX — rgb(191, 197, 192), hsl(130°, 5%, 76%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 3%, 23%).

Grey Mist pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 130°, 5%, 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#BFC5C0

RGB191, 197, 192

HSL130°, 5%, 76%

HSV130°, 3%, 77%

CMYK3, 0, 3, 23

Decimal12568000

CSS RGBrgb(191, 197, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(130, 5%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Grey Mist K-838

Exact match

Dulux

Pukaki Half NZ9B5

ΔE 0.7 · #BDC3BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Ice Flow 448

ΔE 0.9 · #BDC3BD

Behr

Rhino 710E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #BEC3BC

Dunn-Edwards

Ashwood DE6290

ΔE 1.4 · #BCC4BD

PPG

Gale Force 10-08

ΔE 1.4 · #BFC8C3

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2139-50

ΔE 1.8 · #C1C9C2

Sherwin-Williams

Comfort Gray SW6205

ΔE 1.8 · #BEC3BB

Kilz

White Gold RK190

ΔE 2.2 · #BEC4C3

IKEA

IKEA187 187

ΔE 2.8 · #BEBFB8

Valspar

Notre Dame 5006-1B

ΔE 2.9 · #C9C9C3

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 3.1 · #C8CDC9

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 3.4 · #B8BCB5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 3.5 · #C3C3C3

Colorhouse

Wool .02 Wool-02

ΔE 4.2 · #C1CDCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#BFC5C0

#C5BFC4

Analogous

#C1C5BF

#BFC5C0

#BFC5C3

Triadic

#BFC5C0

#C0BFC5

#C5C0BF

Split-Complementary

#BFC5C0

#C3BFC5

#C5BFC1

Tetradic

#BFC5C0

#BFC1C5

#C5BFC4

#C5C3BF

Monochromatic

#6F7B71

#97A198

#BFC5C0

#E7E9E7

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#BFC5C0

#BFC4C5

#C5BFC4

#C5C0BF

Compound

#BFC5C0

#BFC5C3

#C5BFC4

#C5BFC1

Variations

Lighter

#CCD0CC

#D9DCD9

#E9EAE9

Darker

#96A098

#657067

#3A423C

Saturation

#C1C3C1

#BFC5C0

#A2E2AC

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFC5C0

#C3C3C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFC5C0

#C4C4C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFC5C0

#C0C4C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey 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

#CFC0AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFC5C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCC5CF

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.

#BB8EB4

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: #BFC5C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFC5C0;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-mist: #BFC5C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-mist': '#BFC5C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFC5C0] text-[#BFC5C0]

SCSS

$grey-mist: #BFC5C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFC5C0?

#BFC5C0 is Grey Mist, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BFC5C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Mist?

Grey 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 Grey Mist?

You can download Grey 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 Grey Mist?

The hex code is #BFC5C0. In RGB it's 191, 197, 192, and in HSL it's 130°, 5%, 76%.

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