GREYS

Lagoon Reflection

#A9B9BB

RGB 169, 185, 187 · HSL 187°, 12%, 70% · CMYK 10, 1, 0, 27

Lagoon Reflection is #A9B9BB in HEX — rgb(169, 185, 187), hsl(187°, 12%, 70%), cmyk(10%, 1%, 0%, 27%).

Lagoon Reflection pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 187°, 12%, 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#A9B9BB

RGB169, 185, 187

HSL187°, 12%, 70%

HSV187°, 10%, 73%

CMYK10, 1, 0, 27

Decimal11123131

CSS RGBrgb(169, 185, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 12%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Flannel Gray N520-3

ΔE 0.8 · #ABBABB

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 1.5 · #ABB7B9

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 1.9 · #AEB9BC

PPG

Blue Willow 1145-4

ΔE 2 · #A8BBBA

Sherwin-Williams

Rain SW6219

ΔE 2 · #ABBEBF

Dulux

Milky Spearmint SG5G2

ΔE 2.2 · #ABBAB8

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 2.2 · #A7B9BF

Benjamin Moore

Nantucket AC-22

ΔE 2.7 · #A3B5BB

Valspar

Autumn Fog 4007-1B

ΔE 3 · #B2BABC

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 3.1 · #9FB4B4

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.5 · #B2BFC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Indulgence 483

ΔE 3.6 · #AFC2C1

Vista Paint

Mystic Lake K-859

ΔE 3.7 · #9FB4B2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 7.3 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9B9BB

#BCABA9

Analogous

#A9BCB5

#A9B9BB

#A9B0BC

Triadic

#A9B9BB

#BCA9BA

#BABCA9

Split-Complementary

#A9B9BB

#BCA9B0

#BCB5A9

Tetradic

#A9B9BB

#B5A9BC

#BCABA9

#B0BCA9

Monochromatic

#5A6F72

#7E979A

#A9B9BB

#D4DCDD

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#A9B9BB

#ABA9BC

#BCABA9

#BABCA9

Compound

#A9B9BB

#A9B0BC

#BCABA9

#BCB5A9

Variations

Lighter

#BAC7C9

#CCD5D6

#E2E6E6

Darker

#819A9D

#556C6F

#313F41

Saturation

#B0B5B5

#A9BABC

#88D3DD

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9B9BB

#B2B4BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9B9BB

#B6B6BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9B9BB

#A9B9B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lagoon Reflection 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

#BEB7A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9B9BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABBCCC

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.

#B2847E

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: #A9B9BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9B9BB;

CSS Variable

--color-lagoon-reflection: #A9B9BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lagoon-reflection': '#A9B9BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9B9BB] text-[#A9B9BB]

SCSS

$lagoon-reflection: #A9B9BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9B9BB?

#A9B9BB is Lagoon Reflection, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A9B9BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lagoon Reflection?

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

What colors pair well with Lagoon Reflection?

Lagoon Reflection 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 Lagoon Reflection?

You can download Lagoon Reflection 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 Lagoon Reflection?

The hex code is #A9B9BB. In RGB it's 169, 185, 187, and in HSL it's 187°, 12%, 70%.

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