GREYS

Flint Smoke

#A8B3B4

RGB 168, 179, 180 · HSL 185°, 7%, 68% · CMYK 7, 1, 0, 29

Flint Smoke is #A8B3B4 in HEX — rgb(168, 179, 180), hsl(185°, 7%, 68%), cmyk(7%, 1%, 0%, 29%).

Flint Smoke pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 185°, 7%, 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#A8B3B4

RGB168, 179, 180

HSL185°, 7%, 68%

HSV185°, 7%, 71%

CMYK7, 1, 0, 29

Decimal11056052

CSS RGBrgb(168, 179, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 7%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Flint Smoke 730F-4

Exact match

PPG

Nautical Star 1036-3

ΔE 0.9 · #AAB5B7

Sherwin-Williams

Stardew SW9138

ΔE 1.2 · #A6B2B5

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 1.6 · #ABB7B9

Benjamin Moore

Silver 1586

ΔE 1.6 · #A8B3B1

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 2.3 · #A0B0B1

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 2.5 · #AEB9BC

Dulux

Techno Grey SN4F4

ΔE 2.5 · #A9B1B6

Vista Paint

Waterby K-852

ΔE 2.6 · #A0ADAD

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 3 · #A1ABAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 3.2 · #A9B0B6

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 3.8 · #B2B3B5

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 5.2 · #B2BFC5

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6 · #A5A5A5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.7 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.2 · #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 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

#A8B3B4

#B3A9A8

Analogous

#A8B3AE

#A8B3B4

#A8ACB3

Triadic

#A8B3B4

#B3A8B2

#B2B3A8

Split-Complementary

#A8B3B4

#B3A8AC

#B3AEA8

Tetradic

#A8B3B4

#AEA8B3

#B3A9A8

#ACB3A8

Monochromatic

#5A6768

#7F8E90

#A8B3B4

#D1D6D7

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#A8B3B4

#A9A8B3

#B3A9A8

#B2B3A8

Compound

#A8B3B4

#A8ACB3

#B3A9A8

#B3AEA8

Variations

Lighter

#B9C2C2

#CBD0D1

#E1E4E4

Darker

#829293

#586567

#333B3C

Saturation

#ACAFAF

#A8B2B3

#82D2D9

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8B3B4

#AEAFB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8B3B4

#B1B1B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8B3B4

#A8B3B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Flint Smoke 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

#BDB3A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8B3B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB8C6

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.

#AE7D78

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: #A8B3B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8B3B4;

CSS Variable

--color-flint-smoke: #A8B3B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flint-smoke': '#A8B3B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8B3B4] text-[#A8B3B4]

SCSS

$flint-smoke: #A8B3B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8B3B4?

#A8B3B4 is Flint Smoke, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A8B3B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flint Smoke?

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

What colors pair well with Flint Smoke?

Flint Smoke 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 Flint Smoke?

You can download Flint Smoke 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 Flint Smoke?

The hex code is #A8B3B4. In RGB it's 168, 179, 180, and in HSL it's 185°, 7%, 68%.

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