GREYS

Laylock

#AB9BA5

RGB 171, 155, 165 · HSL 322°, 9%, 64% · CMYK 0, 9, 4, 33

Laylock is #AB9BA5 in HEX — rgb(171, 155, 165), hsl(322°, 9%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 4%, 33%).

Laylock pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 322°, 9%, 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#AB9BA5

RGB171, 155, 165

HSL322°, 9%, 64%

HSV322°, 9%, 67%

CMYK0, 9, 4, 33

Decimal11246501

CSS RGBrgb(171, 155, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 9%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lavender Illusion S46C3

ΔE 1.2 · #A99AA6

Benjamin Moore

Inspired AF-595

ΔE 1.9 · #AD9FAB

Behr

Heirloom Orchid 110F-4

ΔE 2 · #A99CA9

Vista Paint

Lida Rose K-755

ΔE 2.6 · #A495A1

Valspar

Sweet Shadows 1001-7C

ΔE 2.9 · #A5979D

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 3.6 · #A698A8

Sherwin-Williams

Ash Violet SW6549

ΔE 4.5 · #A29BAA

PPG

Coffee Custard 1047-5

ΔE 5 · #AB9B9C

Dunn-Edwards

Magical Mauve DE6011

ΔE 5 · #BAA3A9

Kilz

Pigeon Gray LA250-02

ΔE 5.8 · #A09B9E

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 7.6 · #9DA1AA

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 9.4 · #9E9893

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 9.5 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 10.1 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 10.8 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#AB9BA5

#9BABA1

Analogous

#A99BAB

#AB9BA5

#AB9B9D

Triadic

#AB9BA5

#A5AB9B

#9BA5AB

Split-Complementary

#AB9BA5

#9DAB9B

#9BABA9

Tetradic

#AB9BA5

#ABA99B

#9BABA1

#9B9DAB

Monochromatic

#5F4F59

#887280

#AB9BA5

#CEC5CB

#F1EEF0

Rectangle

#AB9BA5

#ABA19B

#9BABA1

#9BA5AB

Compound

#AB9BA5

#AB9B9D

#9BABA1

#9BABA9

Variations

Lighter

#BCAFB7

#CCC4C9

#E1DDDF

Darker

#8E7786

#63515C

#3A2F36

Saturation

#A6A1A4

#AB9BA5

#D571B1

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB9BA5

#A1A2A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB9BA5

#9E9EA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB9BA5

#AA9D9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Laylock 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

#C0A197

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB9BA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADA6BB

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.

#6EA883

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: #AB9BA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB9BA5;

CSS Variable

--color-laylock: #AB9BA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'laylock': '#AB9BA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB9BA5] text-[#AB9BA5]

SCSS

$laylock: #AB9BA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9BA5?

#AB9BA5 is Laylock, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AB9BA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Laylock?

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

What colors pair well with Laylock?

Laylock 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 Laylock?

You can download Laylock 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 Laylock?

The hex code is #AB9BA5. In RGB it's 171, 155, 165, and in HSL it's 322°, 9%, 64%.

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