NEUTRALS

Rockfall

#AABBAA

RGB 170, 187, 170 · HSL 120°, 11%, 70% · CMYK 9, 0, 9, 27

Rockfall is #AABBAA in HEX — rgb(170, 187, 170), hsl(120°, 11%, 70%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 9%, 27%).

Rockfall pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 120°, 11%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#AABBAA

RGB170, 187, 170

HSL120°, 11%, 70%

HSV120°, 9%, 73%

CMYK9, 0, 9, 27

Decimal11189162

CSS RGBrgb(170, 187, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 11%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Green Trellis 5006-3C

ΔE 1.9 · #AAB9A5

Kilz

Statue Green TB-63

ΔE 2.1 · #AEBCAE

Behr

Still Gray N360-3

ΔE 2.2 · #A8B7A9

Benjamin Moore

Sage CSP-775

ΔE 2.4 · #AAB6A6

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Thyme DE5654

ΔE 2.4 · #AEBDA8

Dulux

Bamboo Shoot S23B3

ΔE 2.5 · #A3B6A3

PPG

Coastal Crush 1129-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B4C0AF

Vista Paint

Fair Maiden C-455

ΔE 3.3 · #A5B3A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fair Maiden 456

ΔE 3.3 · #A5B3A5

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 3.4 · #ADBDB2

Sherwin-Williams

Kind Green SW6457

ΔE 3.4 · #AAC2B3

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 4.9 · #B6BBAD

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5 · #B3C3B9

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 5.6 · #9EAEA3

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.8 · #B8B799

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AABBAA

#BBAABB

Analogous

#B3BBAA

#AABBAA

#AABBB3

Triadic

#AABBAA

#AAAABB

#BBAAAA

Split-Complementary

#AABBAA

#B3AABB

#BBAAB3

Tetradic

#AABBAA

#AAB3BB

#BBAABB

#BBB3AA

Monochromatic

#5B715B

#809980

#AABBAA

#D5DDD5

#F1F4F1

Rectangle

#AABBAA

#AABBBB

#BBAABB

#BBAAAA

Compound

#AABBAA

#AABBB3

#BBAABB

#BBAAB3

Variations

Lighter

#BBC9BB

#CDD5CD

#E2E6E2

Darker

#829C82

#566E56

#324032

Saturation

#B0B5B0

#AABBAA

#88DD88

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AABBAA

#B6B4AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AABBAA

#B8B8AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AABBAA

#ACB8B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rockfall 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

#BFB99B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AABBAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACBEBF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#B27EB2

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: #AABBAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #AABBAA;

CSS Variable

--color-rockfall: #AABBAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rockfall': '#AABBAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AABBAA] text-[#AABBAA]

SCSS

$rockfall: #AABBAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AABBAA?

#AABBAA is Rockfall, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #AABBAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rockfall?

Rockfall works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Rockfall?

Rockfall pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rockfall?

You can download Rockfall 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 Rockfall?

The hex code is #AABBAA. In RGB it's 170, 187, 170, and in HSL it's 120°, 11%, 70%.

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