GREYS

Marine Layer

#A5B4B6

RGB 165, 180, 182 · HSL 187°, 10%, 68% · CMYK 9, 1, 0, 29

Marine Layer is #A5B4B6 in HEX — rgb(165, 180, 182), hsl(187°, 10%, 68%), cmyk(9%, 1%, 0%, 29%).

Marine Layer pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 187°, 10%, 68%. 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#A5B4B6

RGB165, 180, 182

HSL187°, 10%, 68%

HSV187°, 9%, 71%

CMYK9, 1, 0, 29

Decimal10859702

CSS RGBrgb(165, 180, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 10%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Stardew SW9138

ΔE 1.3 · #A6B2B5

Benjamin Moore

Nimbus 2131-50

ΔE 1.5 · #A2B1B5

Behr

Flint Smoke 730F-4

ΔE 1.5 · #A8B3B4

PPG

Nautical Star 1036-3

ΔE 1.6 · #AAB5B7

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 1.7 · #ABB7B9

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 1.7 · #A0B0B1

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 2.5 · #9FB4B4

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 2.7 · #AEB9BC

Vista Paint

Waterby K-852

ΔE 2.8 · #A0ADAD

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 2.9 · #A7B9BF

Dulux

Blue Balm SG5C2

ΔE 3 · #A0B2B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Citadel Blue historic-citadel-blue

ΔE 3.3 · #9EABAD

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.9 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.8 · #A6ACB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.1 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#A5B4B6

#B6A7A5

Analogous

#A5B6AF

#A5B4B6

#A5ABB6

Triadic

#A5B4B6

#B6A5B4

#B4B6A5

Split-Complementary

#A5B4B6

#B6A5AB

#B6AFA5

Tetradic

#A5B4B6

#AFA5B6

#B6A7A5

#ABB6A5

Monochromatic

#57686B

#7B9093

#A5B4B6

#CFD7D8

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#A5B4B6

#A7A5B6

#B6A7A5

#B4B6A5

Compound

#A5B4B6

#A5ABB6

#B6A7A5

#B6AFA5

Variations

Lighter

#B7C3C4

#CAD1D2

#E0E4E4

Darker

#7F9497

#55676A

#313C3E

Saturation

#ABAFB0

#A5B4B6

#81D0DA

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5B4B6

#ADAFB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5B4B6

#B2B2B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5B4B6

#A5B4B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Marine Layer 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

#BBB4A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5B4B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B9C8

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.

#AE7F78

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: #A5B4B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5B4B6;

CSS Variable

--color-marine-layer: #A5B4B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marine-layer': '#A5B4B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5B4B6] text-[#A5B4B6]

SCSS

$marine-layer: #A5B4B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5B4B6?

#A5B4B6 is Marine Layer, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A5B4B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marine Layer?

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

What colors pair well with Marine Layer?

Marine Layer 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 Marine Layer?

You can download Marine Layer 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 Marine Layer?

The hex code is #A5B4B6. In RGB it's 165, 180, 182, and in HSL it's 187°, 10%, 68%.

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