GREYS

Heliotrope Grey

#AB98A9

RGB 171, 152, 169 · HSL 306°, 10%, 63% · CMYK 0, 11, 1, 33

Heliotrope Grey is #AB98A9 in HEX — rgb(171, 152, 169), hsl(306°, 10%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 1%, 33%).

Heliotrope Grey pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 306°, 10%, 63%. 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#AB98A9

RGB171, 152, 169

HSL306°, 10%, 63%

HSV306°, 11%, 67%

CMYK0, 11, 1, 33

Decimal11245737

CSS RGBrgb(171, 152, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(306, 10%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Native Lilac 4001-4A

ΔE 2 · #AB9CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 2 · #A698A8

Benjamin Moore

Iris 1383

ΔE 2.3 · #AB99AE

Vista Paint

Gypsy's Gown C-1310

ΔE 2.3 · #A496A6

Dulux

Symbolic S47C3

ΔE 2.4 · #B29EAE

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 2.8 · #B19BB0

Behr

Roaring Twenties N120-4

ΔE 2.9 · #AE9EB2

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 4.5 · #B0A3B6

PPG

Ashberry 1179-5

ΔE 4.9 · #B495A4

Kilz

Berry Bloom RA140-01

ΔE 4.9 · #A790A8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 9.9 · #9DA1AA

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 10.4 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 11 · #8D8089

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 11.2 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.4 · #889099

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 13 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AB98A9

#97AA99

Analogous

#A397AA

#AB98A9

#AA979F

Triadic

#AB98A9

#A8AA97

#97A8AA

Split-Complementary

#AB98A9

#9FAA97

#97AAA3

Tetradic

#AB98A9

#AAA397

#97AA99

#979FAA

Monochromatic

#5D4C5B

#876E84

#AB98A9

#CDC1CB

#EFEBEF

Rectangle

#AB98A9

#AA9997

#97AA99

#97A8AA

Compound

#AB98A9

#AA979F

#97AA99

#97AAA3

Variations

Lighter

#BBACBA

#CBC2CA

#E0DCE0

Darker

#8E738B

#624F60

#392D38

Saturation

#A39EA3

#AA97A8

#D56DCA

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

2.69:1

Fail

vs Black

7.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB98A9

#9EA0A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB98A9

#9B9BA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB98A9

#A99B9A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Heliotrope Grey 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

#C09F9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB98A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADA4BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#6BA671

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: #AB98A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB98A9;

CSS Variable

--color-heliotrope-grey: #AB98A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heliotrope-grey': '#AB98A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB98A9] text-[#AB98A9]

SCSS

$heliotrope-grey: #AB98A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB98A9?

#AB98A9 is Heliotrope Grey, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AB98A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heliotrope Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Heliotrope Grey?

Heliotrope Grey 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 Heliotrope Grey?

You can download Heliotrope Grey 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 Heliotrope Grey?

The hex code is #AB98A9. In RGB it's 171, 152, 169, and in HSL it's 306°, 10%, 63%.

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