GREYS

Aquatone

#A6B5A9

RGB 166, 181, 169 · HSL 132°, 9%, 68% · CMYK 8, 0, 7, 29

Aquatone is #A6B5A9 in HEX — rgb(166, 181, 169), hsl(132°, 9%, 68%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 7%, 29%).

Aquatone pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 132°, 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#A6B5A9

RGB166, 181, 169

HSL132°, 9%, 68%

HSV132°, 8%, 71%

CMYK8, 0, 7, 29

Decimal10925481

CSS RGBrgb(166, 181, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(132, 9%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Still Gray N360-3

ΔE 1.3 · #A8B7A9

Vista Paint

Fair Maiden C-455

ΔE 1.4 · #A5B3A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fair Maiden 456

ΔE 1.4 · #A5B3A5

Kilz

Sage Pond RG260-01

ΔE 1.6 · #A6B5AC

PPG

Dusty Aqua 10-29

ΔE 1.8 · #A2B5AB

Benjamin Moore

Raindance 1572 · CC-680

ΔE 2 · #A8B4AB

Dulux

Powdered Gum S24A3

ΔE 2.1 · #A0B0A3

Valspar

Ballroom Dancing 5005-4A

ΔE 2.2 · #A9B4A5

Dunn-Edwards

Graceful Green DE6284

ΔE 2.4 · #ACB7A8

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 2.7 · #9EAEA3

Sherwin-Williams

Quietude SW6212

ΔE 2.9 · #ADBBB2

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 3 · #ADBDB2

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 4.8 · #B6BBAD

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.2 · #B3C3B9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 9.8 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.2 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A6B5A9

#B5A6B2

Analogous

#AAB5A6

#A6B5A9

#A6B5B0

Triadic

#A6B5A9

#A9A6B5

#B5A9A6

Split-Complementary

#A6B5A9

#B0A6B5

#B5A6AA

Tetradic

#A6B5A9

#A6AAB5

#B5A6B2

#B5B0A6

Monochromatic

#586A5C

#7C9281

#A6B5A9

#D0D8D1

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#A6B5A9

#A6B2B5

#B5A6B2

#B5A9A6

Compound

#A6B5A9

#A6B5B0

#B5A6B2

#B5A6AA

Variations

Lighter

#B8C4BA

#CAD2CC

#E1E4E1

Darker

#809684

#56695A

#323D34

Saturation

#ABB0AC

#A6B5A9

#81DA93

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

#A6B5A9

#B1AFAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A6B5A9

#B3B3AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A6B5A9

#A7B3B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Aquatone 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

#BCB49A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A6B5A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#A9B9BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#AE78A4

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: #A6B5A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A6B5A9;

CSS Variable

--color-aquatone: #A6B5A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aquatone': '#A6B5A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A6B5A9] text-[#A6B5A9]

SCSS

$aquatone: #A6B5A9;

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#A7B3AA · ΔE 2.0

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#B0B8AE · ΔE 3.3

Garden Path

#A7B4A2 · ΔE 3.4

Wythe Blue

#AABEB4 · ΔE 3.6

Castle Walls

#A2ADA5 · ΔE 3.7

Scenic Drive

#9CAC9E · ΔE 3.7

Pearl

#A7B0A9 · ΔE 3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A6B5A9?

#A6B5A9 is Aquatone, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A6B5A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aquatone?

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

What colors pair well with Aquatone?

Aquatone 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 Aquatone?

You can download Aquatone 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 Aquatone?

The hex code is #A6B5A9. In RGB it's 166, 181, 169, and in HSL it's 132°, 9%, 68%.

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