NEUTRALS
Boothbay Gray
#AAB2B0
Boothbay Gray pulls into the soft end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 165°, 5%, 68%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue sits between warm and cool — versatile. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Boothbay Gray HC-165
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AAB2B0?
#AAB2B0 is Boothbay Gray, a light neutral with a neutral undertone.
Is #AAB2B0 warm or cool?
Boothbay Gray reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Boothbay Gray?
Boothbay Gray works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Boothbay Gray?
Boothbay Gray pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Boothbay Gray?
You can download Boothbay 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 #AAB2B0?
#AAB2B0 converts to RGB 170, 178, 176.