GREYS

Nautical Star

#AAB5B7

RGB 170, 181, 183 · HSL 189°, 8%, 69% · CMYK 7, 1, 0, 28

Nautical Star is #AAB5B7 in HEX — rgb(170, 181, 183), hsl(189°, 8%, 69%), cmyk(7%, 1%, 0%, 28%).

Nautical Star pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 189°, 8%, 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#AAB5B7

RGB170, 181, 183

HSL189°, 8%, 69%

HSV189°, 7%, 72%

CMYK7, 1, 0, 28

Decimal11187639

CSS RGBrgb(170, 181, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 8%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Nautical Star 1036-3

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 0.8 · #ABB7B9

Behr

Flint Smoke 730F-4

ΔE 0.9 · #A8B3B4

Sherwin-Williams

Stardew SW9138

ΔE 1.3 · #A6B2B5

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 1.6 · #AEB9BC

Benjamin Moore

Marina 1599

ΔE 2.1 · #AEB4B4

Dulux

Techno Grey SN4F4

ΔE 2.3 · #A9B1B6

Valspar

Autumn Fog 4007-1B

ΔE 2.3 · #B2BABC

Vista Paint

Dolphin Dance K-788

ΔE 2.8 · #AEB3B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 3 · #A9B0B6

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 3.4 · #A7B9BF

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 3.9 · #A1ABAB

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.3 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.4 · #A6ACB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.6 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.5 · #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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AAB5B7

#B6ACAA

Analogous

#AAB6B2

#AAB5B7

#AAAEB6

Triadic

#AAB5B7

#B6AAB4

#B4B6AA

Split-Complementary

#AAB5B7

#B6AAAE

#B6B2AA

Tetradic

#AAB5B7

#B2AAB6

#B6ACAA

#AEB6AA

Monochromatic

#5B696B

#809093

#AAB5B7

#D3D8D9

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#AAB5B7

#ACAAB6

#B6ACAA

#B4B6AA

Compound

#AAB5B7

#AAAEB6

#B6ACAA

#B6B2AA

Variations

Lighter

#BBC3C5

#CCD2D3

#E2E4E5

Darker

#839396

#586769

#333C3D

Saturation

#AEB1B2

#AAB4B6

#85CEDB

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAB5B7

#B0B2B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAB5B7

#B3B3B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAB5B7

#AAB5B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nautical Star 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

#BFB4A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAB5B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACB9C9

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.

#B0837B

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: #AAB5B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAB5B7;

CSS Variable

--color-nautical-star: #AAB5B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nautical-star': '#AAB5B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAB5B7] text-[#AAB5B7]

SCSS

$nautical-star: #AAB5B7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAB5B7?

#AAB5B7 is Nautical Star, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AAB5B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nautical Star?

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

What colors pair well with Nautical Star?

Nautical Star 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 Nautical Star?

You can download Nautical Star 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 Nautical Star?

The hex code is #AAB5B7. In RGB it's 170, 181, 183, and in HSL it's 189°, 8%, 69%.

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