GREYS

Iris

#AB99AE

RGB 171, 153, 174 · HSL 291°, 11%, 64% · CMYK 2, 12, 0, 32

Iris is #AB99AE in HEX — rgb(171, 153, 174), hsl(291°, 11%, 64%), cmyk(2%, 12%, 0%, 32%).

Iris pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 291°, 11%, 64%. 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#AB99AE

RGB171, 153, 174

HSL291°, 11%, 64%

HSV291°, 12%, 68%

CMYK2, 12, 0, 32

Decimal11245998

CSS RGBrgb(171, 153, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 11%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Iris 1383

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 1.9 · #B19BB0

Behr

Roaring Twenties N120-4

ΔE 1.9 · #AE9EB2

Valspar

Native Lilac 4001-4A

ΔE 3.1 · #AB9CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 3.2 · #A698A8

Vista Paint

Gypsy's Gown C-1310

ΔE 3.5 · #A496A6

Dulux

Symbolic S47C3

ΔE 3.5 · #B29EAE

Kilz

Berry Bloom RA140-01

ΔE 3.9 · #A790A8

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 4 · #B0A3B6

PPG

Smoky Grape 1174-5

ΔE 4.9 · #9B8FA6

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 9.8 · #8B859D

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.7 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 11.4 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 12.3 · #9B8CB5

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 12.3 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.6 · #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

#AB99AE

#9CAD99

Analogous

#A099AD

#AB99AE

#AD99A6

Triadic

#AB99AE

#ADAA99

#99ADAA

Split-Complementary

#AB99AE

#A6AD99

#99ADA0

Tetradic

#AB99AE

#ADA099

#9CAD99

#99A6AD

Monochromatic

#5D4D60

#876F8B

#AB99AE

#CEC4CF

#F1EEF1

Rectangle

#AB99AE

#AD999C

#9CAD99

#99ADAA

Compound

#AB99AE

#AD99A6

#9CAD99

#99ADA0

Variations

Lighter

#BBADBE

#CCC3CD

#E1DCE1

Darker

#8D7491

#614F65

#392E3B

Saturation

#A5A0A6

#AA99AD

#C770D6

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB99AE

#9EA1AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB99AE

#9C9CAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB99AE

#A99D9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Iris 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

#C09F9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB99AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADA4C2

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.

#76A86E

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: #AB99AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB99AE;

CSS Variable

--color-iris: #AB99AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iris': '#AB99AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB99AE] text-[#AB99AE]

SCSS

$iris: #AB99AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB99AE?

#AB99AE is Iris, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AB99AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Iris?

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

What colors pair well with Iris?

Iris 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 Iris?

You can download Iris 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 Iris?

The hex code is #AB99AE. In RGB it's 171, 153, 174, and in HSL it's 291°, 11%, 64%.

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