BLUES
Silver Spring
#A3AAB0
Silver Spring is a airy blue sitting at HSL 208°, 8%, 66%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms — ideal for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Looks at home next to soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Silver Spring 2120-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Silver Spring
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A3AAB0?
#A3AAB0 is Silver Spring, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #A3AAB0 warm or cool?
Silver Spring reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Silver Spring?
Silver Spring works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Silver Spring?
Silver Spring pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Silver Spring?
You can download Silver Spring 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 RGB value of #A3AAB0?
#A3AAB0 converts to RGB 163, 170, 176.