GREYS

Pale Blue Grey

#A2ADB1

RGB 162, 173, 177 · HSL 196°, 9%, 66% · CMYK 8, 2, 0, 31

Pale Blue Grey is #A2ADB1 in HEX — rgb(162, 173, 177), hsl(196°, 9%, 66%), cmyk(8%, 2%, 0%, 31%).

Pale Blue Grey pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 196°, 9%, 66%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A2ADB1

RGB162, 173, 177

HSL196°, 9%, 66%

HSV196°, 8%, 69%

CMYK8, 2, 0, 31

Decimal10661297

CSS RGBrgb(162, 173, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 9%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Foretell 10-13

ΔE 1.2 · #A3AEB4

Behr

Portsmouth Bay QE-52

ΔE 1.3 · #A0ACAE

Benjamin Moore

Solitude AF-545

ΔE 1.4 · #A4AFB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Citadel Blue historic-citadel-blue

ΔE 1.6 · #9EABAD

Dulux

Accord SG6G2

ΔE 1.9 · #A6ACB1

Sherwin-Williams

Stardew SW9138

ΔE 1.9 · #A6B2B5

Vista Paint

Cystern C-510

ΔE 2.2 · #A9AFB4

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 2.3 · #A1ABAB

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 2.6 · #A0B0B1

Kilz

Sensual Silver RK240

ΔE 2.7 · #9EA7AE

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 2.9 · #AAB1B8

Dunn-Edwards

Irogon Blue DEC796

ΔE 3.1 · #9DACB5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4.8 · #A6ACB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 5.1 · #A5A5A5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 6.6 · #B2BFC5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A2ADB1

#B0A5A0

Analogous

#A0B0AC

#A2ADB1

#A0A4B0

Triadic

#A2ADB1

#B0A0AC

#ACB0A0

Split-Complementary

#A2ADB1

#B0A0A4

#B0ACA0

Tetradic

#A2ADB1

#ACA0B0

#B0A5A0

#A4B0A0

Monochromatic

#546064

#77878D

#A2ADB1

#CAD1D3

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#A2ADB1

#A5A0B0

#B0A5A0

#ACB0A0

Compound

#A2ADB1

#A0A4B0

#B0A5A0

#B0ACA0

Variations

Lighter

#B3BDC0

#C7CDCF

#DFE2E3

Darker

#7B8C92

#536166

#30383B

Saturation

#A6A9AB

#A0ACB0

#79BED8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2ADB1

#A8AAB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2ADB1

#ABABB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2ADB1

#A2ADAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pale Blue Grey 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

#B9AEA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2ADB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6B3C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#AB8273

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: #A2ADB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2ADB1;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-blue-grey: #A2ADB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-blue-grey': '#A2ADB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2ADB1] text-[#A2ADB1]

SCSS

$pale-blue-grey: #A2ADB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2ADB1?

#A2ADB1 is Pale Blue Grey, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A2ADB1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Blue Grey?

Pale Blue Grey works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pale Blue Grey?

Pale Blue Grey pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pale Blue Grey?

You can download Pale Blue Grey 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 Pale Blue Grey?

The hex code is #A2ADB1. In RGB it's 162, 173, 177, and in HSL it's 196°, 9%, 66%.

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