GREYS

Mirror Mirror

#A8B0B2

RGB 168, 176, 178 · HSL 192°, 6%, 68% · CMYK 6, 1, 0, 30

Mirror Mirror is #A8B0B2 in HEX — rgb(168, 176, 178), hsl(192°, 6%, 68%), cmyk(6%, 1%, 0%, 30%).

Mirror Mirror pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 192°, 6%, 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#A8B0B2
RGB168, 176, 178
HSL192°, 6%, 68%
HSV192°, 6%, 70%
CMYK6, 1, 0, 30
Decimal11055282
CSS RGBrgb(168, 176, 178)
CSS HSLhsl(192, 6%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mirror Mirror 1039-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Gull 2134-50

ΔE 0.5 · #A8AFB1

Sherwin-Williams

Uncertain Gray SW6234

ΔE 0.6 · #A9B0B1

Behr

Flint Smoke 730F-4

ΔE 1.5 · #A8B3B4

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

ΔE 1.6 · #ADB1B3

Dulux

Techno Grey SN4F4

ΔE 1.7 · #A9B1B6

Vista Paint

Cystern C-510

ΔE 1.8 · #A9AFB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 2.2 · #A9B0B6

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 2.5 · #A1ABAB

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 2.7 · #ABB7B9

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 3.1 · #A9AAAB

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 3.1 · #B2B3B5

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.7 · #A5A5A5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 5.7 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 5.9 · #B2BFC5

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A8B0B2
#B2AAA9

Analogous

#A9B2AF
#A8B0B2
#A9ABB2

Triadic

#A8B0B2
#B2A9B0
#B0B2A9

Split-Complementary

#A8B0B2
#B2A9AB
#B2AFA9

Tetradic

#A8B0B2
#AFA9B2
#B2AAA9
#ABB2A9

Monochromatic

#5B6467
#808B8E
#A8B0B2
#D1D5D6
#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#A8B0B2
#AAA9B2
#B2AAA9
#B0B2A9

Compound

#A8B0B2
#A9ABB2
#B2AAA9
#B2AFA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAC0C2
#CCD0D1
#E1E3E4

Darker

#838F92
#596366
#343A3B

Saturation

#ACAEAF
#A9B0B2
#82C7D9

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)

Aa

vs White

2.21:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

9.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8B0B2
#ACAEB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8B0B2
#AFAFB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8B0B2
#A8B0B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mirror Mirror 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

#BDB1A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8B0B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB6C5

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

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: #A8B0B2;
CSS — background 
background-color: #A8B0B2;
CSS Variable 
--color-mirror-mirror: #A8B0B2;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'mirror-mirror': '#A8B0B2' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#A8B0B2] text-[#A8B0B2]
SCSS 
$mirror-mirror: #A8B0B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8B0B2?

#A8B0B2 is Mirror Mirror, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A8B0B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mirror Mirror?

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

What colors pair well with Mirror Mirror?

Mirror Mirror 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 Mirror Mirror?

You can download Mirror Mirror 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 Mirror Mirror?

The hex code is #A8B0B2. In RGB it's 168, 176, 178, and in HSL it's 192°, 6%, 68%.

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