NEUTRALS

Bay Fog

#C9BFC5

RGB 201, 191, 197 · HSL 324°, 8%, 77% · CMYK 0, 5, 2, 21

Bay Fog is #C9BFC5 in HEX — rgb(201, 191, 197), hsl(324°, 8%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 2%, 21%).

Bay Fog pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 324°, 8%, 77%. 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#C9BFC5

RGB201, 191, 197

HSL324°, 8%, 77%

HSV324°, 5%, 79%

CMYK0, 5, 2, 21

Decimal13221829

CSS RGBrgb(201, 191, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 8%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bay Fog S47B1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Iced 2115-50

ΔE 1.4 · #C5BCC1

Vista Paint

So Dainty C-1308

ΔE 1.9 · #CBBEC7

Behr

Such Melodrama MQ5-32

ΔE 2.1 · #C3BEC3

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 2.1 · #CDC0C9

Sherwin-Williams

Grape Mist SW6548

ΔE 2.4 · #C5C0C9

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 3 · #D0C1C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.2 · #CEC4C5

Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous Robot DE6387

ΔE 3.5 · #CBC5C6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.6 · #CCC8CE

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.3 · #D4CAD3

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 4.5 · #CECAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.9 · #C3C3C3

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 5.5 · #CDC0BC

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 6.1 · #DDCBCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 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

#C9BFC5

#C0C9C3

Analogous

#C8C0C9

#C9BFC5

#C9C0C1

Triadic

#C9BFC5

#C5C9C0

#C0C5C9

Split-Complementary

#C9BFC5

#C1C9C0

#C0C9C8

Tetradic

#C9BFC5

#C9C8C0

#C0C9C3

#C0C1C9

Monochromatic

#816E7A

#A696A0

#C9BFC5

#ECE9EB

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#C9BFC5

#C9C3C0

#C0C9C3

#C0C5C9

Compound

#C9BFC5

#C9C0C1

#C0C9C3

#C0C9C8

Variations

Lighter

#D4CCD1

#DED9DC

#ECE9EB

Darker

#A5959F

#75626E

#453940

Saturation

#C6C3C5

#C9C0C5

#E4A5CB

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9BFC5

#C2C3C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9BFC5

#C1C1C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9BFC5

#C8C0C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bay 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

#D6BCAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9BFC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C1D3

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.

#91BDA2

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: #C9BFC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9BFC5;

CSS Variable

--color-bay-fog: #C9BFC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bay-fog': '#C9BFC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9BFC5] text-[#C9BFC5]

SCSS

$bay-fog: #C9BFC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9BFC5?

#C9BFC5 is Bay Fog, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C9BFC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bay Fog?

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

What colors pair well with Bay Fog?

Bay 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 Bay Fog?

You can download Bay 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 Bay Fog?

The hex code is #C9BFC5. In RGB it's 201, 191, 197, and in HSL it's 324°, 8%, 77%.

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