GREYS

Nickel

#A3AAB2

RGB 163, 170, 178 · HSL 212°, 9%, 67% · CMYK 8, 4, 0, 30

Nickel is #A3AAB2 in HEX — rgb(163, 170, 178), hsl(212°, 9%, 67%), cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 30%).

Nickel pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 212°, 9%, 67%. 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#A3AAB2

RGB163, 170, 178

HSL212°, 9%, 67%

HSV212°, 8%, 70%

CMYK8, 4, 0, 30

Decimal10726066

CSS RGBrgb(163, 170, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(212, 9%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nickel 2119-50

Exact match

Dulux

Wily William SG5B2

ΔE 0.5 · #A3ABB3

Vista Paint

Bethel Corner K-780

ΔE 1.4 · #A3A7AF

Kilz

Sensual Silver RK240

ΔE 1.6 · #9EA7AE

PPG

Foretell 10-13

ΔE 2.2 · #A3AEB4

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 2.4 · #A6ACB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 2.4 · #A9B0B6

Behr

Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23

ΔE 2.5 · #A5B0B9

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 2.6 · #AAB1B8

Dunn-Edwards

Irogon Blue DEC796

ΔE 2.9 · #9DACB5

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Fog SW6255

ΔE 3.1 · #A8AEB1

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 3.4 · #9DA1AA

Valspar

Drizzling Mist 4006-1C

ΔE 4.3 · #9BA0A4

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 4.6 · #A1ABAB

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 7.6 · #B2BFC5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#A3AAB2

#B2ABA3

Analogous

#A3B2B2

#A3AAB2

#A4A3B2

Triadic

#A3AAB2

#B2A3AA

#AAB2A3

Split-Complementary

#A3AAB2

#B2A4A3

#B2B2A3

Tetradic

#A3AAB2

#B2A3B2

#B2ABA3

#A3B2A4

Monochromatic

#565E67

#7A8490

#A3AAB2

#CDD1D5

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#A3AAB2

#ABA3B2

#B2ABA3

#AAB2A3

Compound

#A3AAB2

#A4A3B2

#B2ABA3

#B2B2A3

Variations

Lighter

#B6BBC2

#C9CCD0

#E0E1E3

Darker

#7D8894

#555D67

#31363C

Saturation

#A9ABAD

#A3AAB2

#7DA8D9

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3AAB2

#A6A8B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3AAB2

#A9A9B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3AAB2

#A3ABAA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nickel 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

#BAACA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3AAB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7B1C5

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.

#AD9376

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: #A3AAB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3AAB2;

CSS Variable

--color-nickel: #A3AAB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nickel': '#A3AAB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3AAB2] text-[#A3AAB2]

SCSS

$nickel: #A3AAB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3AAB2?

#A3AAB2 is Nickel, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A3AAB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nickel?

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

What colors pair well with Nickel?

Nickel 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 Nickel?

You can download Nickel 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 Nickel?

The hex code is #A3AAB2. In RGB it's 163, 170, 178, and in HSL it's 212°, 9%, 67%.

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