GREYS

IKEA155

#AAB1B8

RGB 170, 177, 184 · HSL 210°, 9%, 69% · CMYK 8, 4, 0, 28

IKEA155 is #AAB1B8 in HEX — rgb(170, 177, 184), hsl(210°, 9%, 69%), cmyk(8%, 4%, 0%, 28%).

IKEA155 pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 210°, 9%, 69%. 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#AAB1B8

RGB170, 177, 184

HSL210°, 9%, 69%

HSV210°, 8%, 72%

CMYK8, 4, 0, 28

Decimal11186616

CSS RGBrgb(170, 177, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 9%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA155 155

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 0.7 · #A9B0B6

Dulux

Techno Grey SN4F4

ΔE 1.2 · #A9B1B6

Vista Paint

Cystern C-510

ΔE 1.3 · #A9AFB4

Benjamin Moore

Pigeon 2133-50

ΔE 1.6 · #ABAFB4

Behr

Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23

ΔE 1.9 · #A5B0B9

Sherwin-Williams

Jubilee SW6248

ΔE 2.1 · #ADB5B9

PPG

Foretell 10-13

ΔE 2.1 · #A3AEB4

Dunn-Edwards

Adirondack DE6339

ΔE 2.9 · #B0B9C1

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

ΔE 2.9 · #ADB1B3

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 3.2 · #A6ACB8

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 3.6 · #B2B3B5

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 4.8 · #A1ABAB

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 5.2 · #B2BFC5

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 5.9 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#AAB1B8

#B7B0A9

Analogous

#A9B7B7

#AAB1B8

#A9A9B7

Triadic

#AAB1B8

#B7A9B0

#B0B7A9

Split-Complementary

#AAB1B8

#B7A9A9

#B7B7A9

Tetradic

#AAB1B8

#B7A9B7

#B7B0A9

#A9B7A9

Monochromatic

#5A636C

#7F8A94

#AAB1B8

#D3D6DA

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#AAB1B8

#B0A9B7

#B7B0A9

#B0B7A9

Compound

#AAB1B8

#A9A9B7

#B7B0A9

#B7B7A9

Variations

Lighter

#BAC0C5

#CCD0D3

#E2E3E5

Darker

#828D98

#57616A

#32383E

Saturation

#AEB0B2

#A9B0B7

#85B0DB

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAB1B8

#ADAFB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAB1B8

#B0B0B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAB1B8

#AAB2B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

IKEA155 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

#BFB1A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAB1B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACB6C9

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.

#B0967B

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: #AAB1B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAB1B8;

CSS Variable

--color-ikea155: #AAB1B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ikea155': '#AAB1B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAB1B8] text-[#AAB1B8]

SCSS

$ikea155: #AAB1B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAB1B8?

#AAB1B8 is IKEA155, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AAB1B8 warm or cool?

IKEA155 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with IKEA155?

IKEA155 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with IKEA155?

IKEA155 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 IKEA155?

You can download IKEA155 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 IKEA155?

The hex code is #AAB1B8. In RGB it's 170, 177, 184, and in HSL it's 210°, 9%, 69%.

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