Behr

Grey Mist

HDC-CT-21

Grey Mist is a warm light greige with a soft beige center. Gentleness leads. The color works in bedrooms, family rooms, or hallways when white feels too empty.

It has enough warmth for oak floors and cream upholstery. In cool daylight, the gray side becomes more apparent. A warm white trim is enough. For a crisp modern look, compare it against a cleaner neutral before committing.

Color Codes

HEX
#bdb6ab
RGB Decimal
189, 182, 171
RGB Percent
74.1%, 71.4%, 67.1%
HSL
36.7, 12.0%, 70.6%
HSV
36.7, 9.5%, 74.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 3.7%, 9.5%, 25.9%
YIQ
182.8, 7.7, -2.0
XYZ
45.06, 47.21, 45.27
CIE Lab
74.33, 0.54, 6.47
CIE Luv
74.33, 4.74, 9.28
Hunter Lab
68.71, 0.51, 5.75
Decimal
12433067

Grey Mist in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Grey Mist under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Grey Mist under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

37°

Orange Family

Lightness

71%

Light

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

71.6
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel