GREYS

Silver

#A4ABB1

RGB 164, 171, 177 · HSL 208°, 8%, 67% · CMYK 7, 3, 0, 31

Silver is #A4ABB1 in HEX — rgb(164, 171, 177), hsl(208°, 8%, 67%), cmyk(7%, 3%, 0%, 31%).

Silver pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 208°, 8%, 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#A4ABB1

RGB164, 171, 177

HSL208°, 8%, 67%

HSV208°, 7%, 69%

CMYK7, 3, 0, 31

Decimal10791857

CSS RGBrgb(164, 171, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(208, 8%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Silver 2120-50

Exact match

Dulux

Accord SG6G2

ΔE 0.8 · #A6ACB1

Vista Paint

Cystern C-510

ΔE 1.7 · #A9AFB4

PPG

Foretell 10-13

ΔE 1.7 · #A3AEB4

Kilz

Sensual Silver RK240

ΔE 1.9 · #9EA7AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 1.9 · #A9B0B6

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Fog SW6255

ΔE 2 · #A8AEB1

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 2.3 · #AAB1B8

Behr

Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23

ΔE 2.7 · #A5B0B9

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Seal DE6361

ΔE 2.9 · #A1A5A8

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 3.4 · #A6ACB8

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

ΔE 3.4 · #ADB1B3

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 3.5 · #A1ABAB

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 4 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 7.2 · #B2BFC5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.4 · #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

#A4ABB1

#B2AAA4

Analogous

#A4B2B1

#A4ABB1

#A4A5B2

Triadic

#A4ABB1

#B2A4AB

#ABB2A4

Split-Complementary

#A4ABB1

#B2A4A5

#B2B1A4

Tetradic

#A4ABB1

#B1A4B2

#B2AAA4

#A5B2A4

Monochromatic

#575F66

#7B858E

#A4ABB1

#CDD1D5

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#A4ABB1

#AAA4B2

#B2AAA4

#ABB2A4

Compound

#A4ABB1

#A4A5B2

#B2AAA4

#B2B1A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6BCC1

#C9CDD0

#E0E2E3

Darker

#7F8993

#565F66

#32373C

Saturation

#A9ABAD

#A4ABB2

#7DAED8

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4ABB1

#A7A9B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4ABB1

#AAAAB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4ABB1

#A4ACAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silver 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

#BAADA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4ABB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B2C4

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.

#AD8F76

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: #A4ABB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4ABB1;

CSS Variable

--color-silver: #A4ABB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver': '#A4ABB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4ABB1] text-[#A4ABB1]

SCSS

$silver: #A4ABB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4ABB1?

#A4ABB1 is Silver, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A4ABB1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silver?

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

What colors pair well with Silver?

Silver 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 Silver?

You can download Silver 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 Silver?

The hex code is #A4ABB1. In RGB it's 164, 171, 177, and in HSL it's 208°, 8%, 67%.

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