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Fog Mist

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Fog Mist remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#E2DDD0

LRV

70.15

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Light Reflectance Value
70.15
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingPaleRichSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Fog Mist in Real Rooms

Fog Mist has a high LRV of 70.15 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, misc and kitchen.

7 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Fog Mist takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Benjamin Moore Fog Mist minimal living room review

Living room walls in Fog Mist establish serene, minimal aesthetic.

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2 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Fog Mist prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Benjamin Moore Fog Mist wall paint

Walls throughout the space embrace Fog Mist's gentle sophistication.

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Benjamin Moore OC-31 renovation

Wall renovation features Fog Mist's versatile, understated elegance.

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1 Kitchen Photo

On kitchen walls, Fog Mist adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.

Benjamin Moore Fog Mist kitchen paint

Kitchen walls painted in Fog Mist brighten the cooking space.

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Color Codes

HEX#E2DDD0
RGB226, 221, 208
HSL43° 24% 85%
CMYK0 2 8 11
CIE LabL: 88.2 a: -0.5 b: 7.0
XYZX: 0.69 Y: 0.72 Z: 0.70