BLUES

Ticklish

#AAB9DD

RGB 170, 185, 221 · HSL 222°, 43%, 77% · CMYK 23, 16, 0, 13

Ticklish is #AAB9DD in HEX — rgb(170, 185, 221), hsl(222°, 43%, 77%), cmyk(23%, 16%, 0%, 13%).

Ticklish pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 222°, 43%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#AAB9DD

RGB170, 185, 221

HSL222°, 43%, 77%

HSV222°, 23%, 87%

CMYK23, 16, 0, 13

Decimal11188701

CSS RGBrgb(170, 185, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(222, 43%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ticklish 4004-7C

Exact match

PPG

Lilac Sachet 1245-4

ΔE 2.2 · #ABB6D7

Dulux

Wisp S41G2

ΔE 2.3 · #A9BCDD

Behr

Noble Purple S560-3

ΔE 2.7 · #AFBDE5

Sherwin-Williams

Awesome Violet SW6815

ΔE 2.8 · #A7B2D4

Vista Paint

Scuba Blue K-108

ΔE 3.1 · #A7BDDE

Hallman-Lindsay

High Style 1275

ΔE 3.4 · #A8B1D7

Kilz

Periwinkle Bloom RB170-02

ΔE 4.4 · #B2BAD7

Benjamin Moore

Summer CC-906

ΔE 4.8 · #9EB3D1

Dunn-Edwards

Larkspur Bud DE5905

ΔE 4.9 · #B7C0EA

IKEA

IKEA085 85

ΔE 7.4 · #9FC1DF

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 7.4 · #97B2CD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 8.3 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 10.5 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 13.7 · #B4CBD9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 17.3 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AAB9DD

#DECEAB

Analogous

#ABD3DE

#AAB9DD

#B5ABDE

Triadic

#AAB9DD

#DEABBA

#BADEAB

Split-Complementary

#AAB9DD

#DEB5AB

#D3DEAB

Tetradic

#AAB9DD

#DEABD3

#DECEAB

#ABDEB5

Monochromatic

#4463AB

#748DC8

#AAB9DD

#E2E7F3

#EDF0F8

Rectangle

#AAB9DD

#CEABDE

#DECEAB

#BADEAB

Compound

#AAB9DD

#B5ABDE

#DECEAB

#D3DEAB

Variations

Lighter

#BCC8E4

#CFD7E9

#E4E8F1

Darker

#718BC9

#39589F

#20325E

Saturation

#BDC1CC

#ABBADE

#9AB4EE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AAB9DD

#ACB8DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AAB9DD

#B7B7D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AAB9DD

#A7BFBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Ticklish lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#BFB7C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AAB9DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACBCE5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C7B487

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: #AAB9DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #AAB9DD;

CSS Variable

--color-ticklish: #AAB9DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ticklish': '#AAB9DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AAB9DD] text-[#AAB9DD]

SCSS

$ticklish: #AAB9DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAB9DD?

#AAB9DD is Ticklish, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #AAB9DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ticklish?

Ticklish works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Ticklish?

Ticklish pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ticklish?

You can download Ticklish 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 Ticklish?

The hex code is #AAB9DD. In RGB it's 170, 185, 221, and in HSL it's 222°, 43%, 77%.

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