GREYS

Stellar Mist

#AB9D9C

RGB 171, 157, 156 · HSL 4°, 8%, 64% · CMYK 0, 8, 9, 33

Stellar Mist is #AB9D9C in HEX — rgb(171, 157, 156), hsl(4°, 8%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 9%, 33%).

Stellar Mist pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 4°, 8%, 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#AB9D9C

RGB171, 157, 156

HSL4°, 8%, 64%

HSV4°, 9%, 67%

CMYK0, 8, 9, 33

Decimal11247004

CSS RGBrgb(171, 157, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 8%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Stellar Mist S04B3

Exact match

PPG

Coffee Custard 1047-5

ΔE 1.4 · #AB9B9C

Valspar

Dusky Hyacinth 1003-10A

ΔE 1.6 · #AF9D9C

Behr

Smoked Mauve PPU17-12

ΔE 1.9 · #A89C98

Sherwin-Williams

Flexible Gray SW6010

ΔE 2.3 · #B1A3A1

Dunn-Edwards

Hazelnut DE6032

ΔE 2.5 · #B29E9D

Vista Paint

Gypsum Gap K-1172

ΔE 2.8 · #A99C96

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 2113-50

ΔE 2.9 · #B2A3A5

Kilz

Historic Monument RK260

ΔE 3.5 · #A39B96

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4.6 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 4.7 · #9E9893

Hallman-Lindsay

Jet Gray 548

ΔE 4.8 · #9D9A9A

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 5.7 · #9C9C9C

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 5.9 · #A2A29D

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 7.6 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AB9D9C

#9CAAAB

Analogous

#AB9CA2

#AB9D9C

#ABA49C

Triadic

#AB9D9C

#9CAB9D

#9D9CAB

Split-Complementary

#AB9D9C

#9CABA4

#9CA2AB

Tetradic

#AB9D9C

#A2AB9C

#9CAAAB

#A49CAB

Monochromatic

#5E5150

#877473

#AB9D9C

#CEC6C5

#F1EFEE

Rectangle

#AB9D9C

#AAAB9C

#9CAAAB

#9D9CAB

Compound

#AB9D9C

#ABA49C

#9CAAAB

#9CA2AB

Variations

Lighter

#BBB0B0

#CCC5C4

#E1DDDD

Darker

#8D7A78

#625352

#39302F

Saturation

#A5A1A1

#AB9D9C

#D57872

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB9D9C

#A3A29C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB9D9C

#9F9F9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB9D9C

#AB9D9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Stellar Mist 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

#C0A290

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB9D9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADA7B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#6EA4A8

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: #AB9D9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB9D9C;

CSS Variable

--color-stellar-mist: #AB9D9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stellar-mist': '#AB9D9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB9D9C] text-[#AB9D9C]

SCSS

$stellar-mist: #AB9D9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9D9C?

#AB9D9C is Stellar Mist, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AB9D9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stellar Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Stellar Mist?

Stellar Mist 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 Stellar Mist?

You can download Stellar Mist 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 Stellar Mist?

The hex code is #AB9D9C. In RGB it's 171, 157, 156, and in HSL it's 4°, 8%, 64%.

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