GREYS

Stardew

#A6B2B5

RGB 166, 178, 181 · HSL 192°, 9%, 68% · CMYK 8, 2, 0, 29

Stardew is #A6B2B5 in HEX — rgb(166, 178, 181), hsl(192°, 9%, 68%), cmyk(8%, 2%, 0%, 29%).

Stardew pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 192°, 9%, 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#A6B2B5

RGB166, 178, 181

HSL192°, 9%, 68%

HSV192°, 8%, 71%

CMYK8, 2, 0, 29

Decimal10924725

CSS RGBrgb(166, 178, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(192, 9%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Stardew SW9138

Exact match

PPG

Special Delivery 1037-3

ΔE 1.1 · #A5B2B7

Behr

Flint Smoke 730F-4

ΔE 1.2 · #A8B3B4

Benjamin Moore

Nimbus 2131-50

ΔE 1.3 · #A2B1B5

Dulux

Techno Grey SN4F4

ΔE 1.8 · #A9B1B6

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 1.9 · #ABB7B9

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 2.1 · #A0B0B1

Vista Paint

Cystern C-510

ΔE 2.5 · #A9AFB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 2.5 · #A9B0B6

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 2.7 · #AEB9BC

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 3.1 · #A1ABAB

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 3.4 · #A7B9BF

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 5 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 5.7 · #A6ACB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.1 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#A6B2B5

#B5A9A6

Analogous

#A6B5B0

#A6B2B5

#A6AAB5

Triadic

#A6B2B5

#B5A6B2

#B2B5A6

Split-Complementary

#A6B2B5

#B5A6AA

#B5B0A6

Tetradic

#A6B2B5

#B0A6B5

#B5A9A6

#AAB5A6

Monochromatic

#58666A

#7C8E92

#A6B2B5

#D0D6D8

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#A6B2B5

#A9A6B5

#B5A9A6

#B2B5A6

Compound

#A6B2B5

#A6AAB5

#B5A9A6

#B5B0A6

Variations

Lighter

#B8C1C4

#CAD0D2

#E1E4E4

Darker

#809196

#566569

#323B3D

Saturation

#ABAFB0

#A6B2B5

#81C8DA

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A6B2B5

#ACAEB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6B2B5

#B0B0B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6B2B5

#A6B2B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Stardew 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

#BCB2A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6B2B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9B7C7

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.

#AE8378

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: #A6B2B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6B2B5;

CSS Variable

--color-stardew: #A6B2B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stardew': '#A6B2B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6B2B5] text-[#A6B2B5]

SCSS

$stardew: #A6B2B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6B2B5?

#A6B2B5 is Stardew, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A6B2B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stardew?

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

What colors pair well with Stardew?

Stardew 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 Stardew?

You can download Stardew 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 Stardew?

The hex code is #A6B2B5. In RGB it's 166, 178, 181, and in HSL it's 192°, 9%, 68%.

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