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Aldabra

#AAA492

RGB 170, 164, 146 · HSL 45°, 12%, 62% · CMYK 0, 4, 14, 33

Aldabra is #AAA492 in HEX — rgb(170, 164, 146), hsl(45°, 12%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 33%).

Aldabra pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 12%, 62%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AAA492

RGB170, 164, 146

HSL45°, 12%, 62%

HSV45°, 14%, 67%

CMYK0, 4, 14, 33

Decimal11183250

CSS RGBrgb(170, 164, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 12%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Aldabra 14-28

Exact match

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 0.5 · #AAA593

Dulux

Stone S16A3

ΔE 1 · #A9A594

Benjamin Moore

Chateau CSP-140

ΔE 1.2 · #ABA494

Sherwin-Williams

Ethereal Mood SW7639

ΔE 1.5 · #AEA594

Behr

Stone Walls PPU8-19

ΔE 2.2 · #AFA792

Vista Paint

Bristol Beige K-939

ΔE 2.3 · #B1A694

Hallman-Lindsay

Historic Shade 372

ΔE 2.4 · #ADA791

Valspar

Gray Silt 6002-1C

ΔE 2.5 · #ACA799

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 2.7 · #A7A58F

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 2.7 · #B3A997

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 2.9 · #B3AB98

Farrow & Ball

Light Gray 17

ΔE 3.6 · #B4A693

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 7.3 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 8.4 · #969992

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 16.6 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AAA492

#9298AA

Analogous

#AA9892

#AAA492

#A4AA92

Triadic

#AAA492

#92AAA4

#A492AA

Split-Complementary

#AAA492

#92A4AA

#9892AA

Tetradic

#AAA492

#92AA98

#9298AA

#AA92A4

Monochromatic

#5B5648

#867F69

#AAA492

#CBC8BD

#EDECE8

Rectangle

#AAA492

#98AA92

#9298AA

#A492AA

Compound

#AAA492

#A4AA92

#9298AA

#9892AA

Variations

Lighter

#BBB6A8

#CBC8BF

#E0DFDA

Darker

#8E866F

#625D4B

#3A362C

Saturation

#A2A09B

#AAA492

#D4B968

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAA492

#A9A593

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAA492

#A5A594

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAA492

#ABA1A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Aldabra brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#BFA889

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAA492

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACADAD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#6877A5

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: #AAA492;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAA492;

CSS Variable

--color-aldabra: #AAA492;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aldabra': '#AAA492' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAA492] text-[#AAA492]

SCSS

$aldabra: #AAA492;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAA492?

#AAA492 is Aldabra, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #AAA492 warm or cool?

Aldabra reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aldabra?

Aldabra works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Aldabra?

Aldabra pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Aldabra?

You can download Aldabra 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 Aldabra?

The hex code is #AAA492. In RGB it's 170, 164, 146, and in HSL it's 45°, 12%, 62%.

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