BLUES
Excalibur Gray
#A9ABB6
Reading light, Excalibur Gray lands in the blues family at HSL 231°, 8%, 69%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Excalibur Gray 2118-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A9ABB6?
#A9ABB6 is Excalibur Gray, a light blue with a cool undertone.
Is #A9ABB6 warm or cool?
Excalibur Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Excalibur Gray?
Excalibur Gray works well in bathrooms, kitchens, kids rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Excalibur Gray?
Excalibur Gray pairs naturally with soft whites, blonde wood, brushed nickel, natural linen. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Excalibur Gray?
You can download Excalibur Gray 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 RGB value of #A9ABB6?
#A9ABB6 converts to RGB 169, 171, 182.