GREYS

Kentucky

#A4B1AF

RGB 164, 177, 175 · HSL 171°, 8%, 67% · CMYK 7, 0, 1, 31

Kentucky is #A4B1AF in HEX — rgb(164, 177, 175), hsl(171°, 8%, 67%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 1%, 31%).

Kentucky pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 171°, 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#A4B1AF

RGB164, 177, 175

HSL171°, 8%, 67%

HSV171°, 7%, 69%

CMYK7, 0, 1, 31

Decimal10793391

CSS RGBrgb(164, 177, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(171, 8%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Kentucky AC-16

Exact match

PPG

Polaris 10-04

ΔE 1.3 · #A0AEAD

Vista Paint

Waterby K-852

ΔE 1.8 · #A0ADAD

Sherwin-Williams

Breezy SW7616

ΔE 2 · #A0AEAF

Behr

Frozen Pond PPU12-9

ΔE 2 · #A5B4AF

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 2 · #A0B0B1

Dulux

Pukaki NZ9B6

ΔE 2.4 · #ABB2AF

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 2.5 · #A1ABAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Vinal Haven historic-vinal-haven

ΔE 2.9 · #ACB3AE

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 3.3 · #ABB7B9

Kilz

Sage Pond RG260-01

ΔE 4.1 · #A6B5AC

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 4.2 · #99B0AB

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 4.3 · #AEB9BC

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6 · #A5A5A5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 7.5 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A4B1AF

#B2A4A6

Analogous

#A4B2A9

#A4B1AF

#A4ADB2

Triadic

#A4B1AF

#B0A4B2

#B2B0A4

Split-Complementary

#A4B1AF

#B2A4AD

#B2A9A4

Tetradic

#A4B1AF

#A9A4B2

#B2A4A6

#ADB2A4

Monochromatic

#576664

#7B8E8B

#A4B1AF

#CDD5D4

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#A4B1AF

#A4A6B2

#B2A4A6

#B2B0A4

Compound

#A4B1AF

#A4ADB2

#B2A4A6

#B2A9A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6C1BF

#C9D0CF

#E0E3E3

Darker

#7F9390

#566664

#323C3A

Saturation

#A9ADAC

#A4B2B0

#7DD8CB

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4B1AF

#ACADB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4B1AF

#AFAFAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4B1AF

#A5B0B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Kentucky 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

#BAB19E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4B1AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B6C3

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.

#AD767E

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: #A4B1AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4B1AF;

CSS Variable

--color-kentucky: #A4B1AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kentucky': '#A4B1AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4B1AF] text-[#A4B1AF]

SCSS

$kentucky: #A4B1AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4B1AF?

#A4B1AF is Kentucky, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A4B1AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kentucky?

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

What colors pair well with Kentucky?

Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

You can download Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

The hex code is #A4B1AF. In RGB it's 164, 177, 175, and in HSL it's 171°, 8%, 67%.

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