GREYS

Shaved Ice

#A9B4BA

RGB 169, 180, 186 · HSL 201°, 11%, 70% · CMYK 9, 3, 0, 27

Shaved Ice is #A9B4BA in HEX — rgb(169, 180, 186), hsl(201°, 11%, 70%), cmyk(9%, 3%, 0%, 27%).

Shaved Ice pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 201°, 11%, 70%. 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#A9B4BA

RGB169, 180, 186

HSL201°, 11%, 70%

HSV201°, 9%, 73%

CMYK9, 3, 0, 27

Decimal11121850

CSS RGBrgb(169, 180, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(201, 11%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Special Delivery 1037-3

ΔE 1.3 · #A5B2B7

Dulux

Techno Grey SN4F4

ΔE 1.5 · #A9B1B6

Sherwin-Williams

Jubilee SW6248

ΔE 1.6 · #ADB5B9

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 1.7 · #AAB1B8

Benjamin Moore

French CSP-595

ΔE 1.8 · #A3B1B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 1.9 · #A9B0B6

Dunn-Edwards

Glen Falls DE6332

ΔE 2.2 · #ACB8C1

Behr

Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23

ΔE 2.2 · #A5B0B9

Vista Paint

Dolphin Dance K-788

ΔE 2.2 · #AEB3B8

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 2.8 · #A7B9BF

Valspar

Grey Brook 5001-1B

ΔE 3.3 · #B2BDC2

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.9 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4.5 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 4.7 · #A1ABAB

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.1 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9B4BA

#BBB0AA

Analogous

#AABBB8

#A9B4BA

#AAADBB

Triadic

#A9B4BA

#BBAAB5

#B5BBAA

Split-Complementary

#A9B4BA

#BBAAAD

#BBB8AA

Tetradic

#A9B4BA

#B8AABB

#BBB0AA

#ADBBAA

Monochromatic

#5B6971

#809099

#A9B4BA

#D5DADD

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#A9B4BA

#B0AABB

#BBB0AA

#B5BBAA

Compound

#A9B4BA

#AAADBB

#BBB0AA

#BBB8AA

Variations

Lighter

#BBC4C9

#CDD2D5

#E2E5E6

Darker

#82939C

#56666E

#323B40

Saturation

#B0B3B5

#AAB5BB

#88BFDD

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9B4BA

#AEB1BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9B4BA

#B2B2B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9B4BA

#A9B5B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Shaved Ice 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

#BEB4A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9B4BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB9CB

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.

#B2907E

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: #A9B4BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9B4BA;

CSS Variable

--color-shaved-ice: #A9B4BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shaved-ice': '#A9B4BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9B4BA] text-[#A9B4BA]

SCSS

$shaved-ice: #A9B4BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9B4BA?

#A9B4BA is Shaved Ice, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A9B4BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shaved Ice?

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

What colors pair well with Shaved Ice?

Shaved Ice 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 Shaved Ice?

You can download Shaved Ice 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 Shaved Ice?

The hex code is #A9B4BA. In RGB it's 169, 180, 186, and in HSL it's 201°, 11%, 70%.

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