NEUTRALS

Nantucket Mist

#CABFBF

RGB 202, 191, 191 · HSL 0°, 9%, 77% · CMYK 0, 5, 5, 21

Nantucket Mist is #CABFBF in HEX — rgb(202, 191, 191), hsl(0°, 9%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 21%).

Nantucket Mist pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 0°, 9%, 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#CABFBF

RGB202, 191, 191

HSL0°, 9%, 77%

HSV0°, 5%, 79%

CMYK0, 5, 5, 21

Decimal13287359

CSS RGBrgb(202, 191, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 9%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Nantucket Mist S03B1

Exact match

Behr

Smokey Pink N150-2

ΔE 1.5 · #CFC2C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 1.9 · #CEC4C5

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 2.1 · #D0C1C3

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Mauve SW0062

ΔE 2.3 · #C6B9B8

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 2.3 · #CDC0BC

Benjamin Moore

Porcelain 2113-60

ΔE 2.5 · #D1C6C6

Dunn-Edwards

Wafting Gray DE6031

ΔE 2.5 · #CDBDBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow 551

ΔE 3 · #CBC5C2

Vista Paint

Orchid Shadow C-550

ΔE 3.3 · #CBC5C1

Valspar

Berry Cream 1004-10B

ΔE 3.8 · #D5C6C2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.1 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray 242

ΔE 4.4 · #C8C3BC

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 5.7 · #DDCBCD

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.3 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.3 · #D4CAD3

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CABFBF

#BFCACA

Analogous

#CABFC4

#CABFBF

#CAC4BF

Triadic

#CABFBF

#BFCABF

#BFBFCA

Split-Complementary

#CABFBF

#BFCAC4

#BFC4CA

Tetradic

#CABFBF

#C4CABF

#BFCACA

#C4BFCA

Monochromatic

#836D6D

#A79595

#CABFBF

#ECE9E9

#F3F1F1

Rectangle

#CABFBF

#CACABF

#BFCACA

#BFBFCA

Compound

#CABFBF

#CAC4BF

#BFCACA

#BFC4CA

Variations

Lighter

#D4CCCC

#DFD9D9

#ECE9E9

Darker

#A69494

#776161

#453838

Saturation

#C6C3C3

#CABFBF

#E4A4A4

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

11.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CABFBF

#C4C3C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CABFBF

#C1C1BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CABFBF

#CABFC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nantucket 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

#D7BCAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CABFBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C1CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#91BDBD

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: #CABFBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CABFBF;

CSS Variable

--color-nantucket-mist: #CABFBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nantucket-mist': '#CABFBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CABFBF] text-[#CABFBF]

SCSS

$nantucket-mist: #CABFBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CABFBF?

#CABFBF is Nantucket Mist, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CABFBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nantucket Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Nantucket Mist?

Nantucket 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 Nantucket Mist?

You can download Nantucket 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 Nantucket Mist?

The hex code is #CABFBF. In RGB it's 202, 191, 191, and in HSL it's 0°, 9%, 77%.

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