BLUES

Atelier

#A3ACB8

RGB 163, 172, 184 · HSL 214°, 13%, 68% · CMYK 11, 7, 0, 28

Atelier is #A3ACB8 in HEX — rgb(163, 172, 184), hsl(214°, 13%, 68%), cmyk(11%, 7%, 0%, 28%).

Atelier pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 214°, 13%, 68%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#A3ACB8

RGB163, 172, 184

HSL214°, 13%, 68%

HSV214°, 11%, 72%

CMYK11, 7, 0, 28

Decimal10726584

CSS RGBrgb(163, 172, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 13%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Atelier S40A2

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 1.1 · #A6ACB8

Benjamin Moore

New 2130-50

ΔE 1.8 · #9DA9B4

PPG

How Handsome 1040-4

ΔE 2.2 · #A0AEB8

Behr

Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23

ΔE 2.2 · #A5B0B9

Dunn-Edwards

Irogon Blue DEC796

ΔE 2.8 · #9DACB5

Kilz

Hazy Purple RB230-02

ΔE 3.1 · #A2A5B2

Vista Paint

Bethel Corner K-780

ΔE 3.2 · #A3A7AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Tears 504

ΔE 3.3 · #9EB0BB

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 3.4 · #AAB1B8

Sherwin-Williams

Aleutian SW6241

ΔE 3.4 · #98A9B7

Valspar

Acier Tint 4004-3C

ΔE 4.4 · #98A2B2

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 4.5 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 6.6 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 6.7 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.7 · #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

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A3ACB8

#B8AFA3

Analogous

#A3B7B8

#A3ACB8

#A4A3B8

Triadic

#A3ACB8

#B8A3AC

#ACB8A3

Split-Complementary

#A3ACB8

#B8A4A3

#B7B8A3

Tetradic

#A3ACB8

#B8A3B7

#B8AFA3

#A3B8A4

Monochromatic

#545F6D

#788597

#A3ACB8

#CED3D9

#F1F2F4

Rectangle

#A3ACB8

#AFA3B8

#B8AFA3

#ACB8A3

Compound

#A3ACB8

#A4A3B8

#B8AFA3

#B7B8A3

Variations

Lighter

#B5BDC6

#C9CDD3

#E0E2E5

Darker

#7B899B

#525E6D

#2F3640

Saturation

#AAADB1

#A3ACB8

#7FA7DC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3ACB8

#A6AAB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3ACB8

#ABABB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3ACB8

#A2AEAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Atelier lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#BAAEA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3ACB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7B3C9

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.

#AE9778

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: #A3ACB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3ACB8;

CSS Variable

--color-atelier: #A3ACB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'atelier': '#A3ACB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3ACB8] text-[#A3ACB8]

SCSS

$atelier: #A3ACB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3ACB8?

#A3ACB8 is Atelier, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A3ACB8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Atelier?

Atelier works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Atelier?

Atelier pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Atelier?

You can download Atelier 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 Atelier?

The hex code is #A3ACB8. In RGB it's 163, 172, 184, and in HSL it's 214°, 13%, 68%.

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