GREYS

Functional Gray

#ABA39A

RGB 171, 163, 154 · HSL 32°, 9%, 64% · CMYK 0, 5, 10, 33

Functional Gray is #ABA39A in HEX — rgb(171, 163, 154), hsl(32°, 9%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 10%, 33%).

Functional Gray pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 32°, 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#ABA39A

RGB171, 163, 154

HSL32°, 9%, 64%

HSV32°, 10%, 67%

CMYK0, 5, 10, 33

Decimal11248538

CSS RGBrgb(171, 163, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 9%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Functional Gray SW7024

Exact match

Dulux

Ancient Ruin SN3E6

ΔE 1.1 · #AEA49A

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Hills 561

ΔE 1.5 · #AEA69B

Vista Paint

Wild Mushroom K-955

ΔE 1.5 · #A8A196

PPG

Simmering Smoke 1019-4

ΔE 1.6 · #A99F96

Behr

Abbey Stone MQ2-56

ΔE 1.6 · #ABA096

Kilz

Mocha Mousse LL190

ΔE 2 · #A99F94

Valspar

Smoked Oyster 6005-1C

ΔE 2 · #AFA69A

Benjamin Moore

River 1552

ΔE 2.1 · #A7A094

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 3.9 · #A2A29D

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 4.2 · #9FA198

Dunn-Edwards

Twilight Taupe DE6060

ΔE 4.5 · #A79994

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4.6 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 4.8 · #9E9893

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 5.9 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ABA39A

#9BA3AB

Analogous

#AB9B9B

#ABA39A

#ABAB9B

Triadic

#ABA39A

#9BABA4

#A49BAB

Split-Complementary

#ABA39A

#9BABAB

#9B9BAB

Tetradic

#ABA39A

#9BAB9B

#9BA3AB

#AB9BAB

Monochromatic

#5F574F

#887E72

#ABA39A

#CECAC5

#F1F0EE

Rectangle

#ABA39A

#A3AB9B

#9BA3AB

#A49BAB

Compound

#ABA39A

#ABAB9B

#9BA3AB

#9B9BAB

Variations

Lighter

#BCB6AF

#CCC8C4

#E1DFDD

Darker

#8E8377

#635A51

#3A352F

Saturation

#A6A3A1

#ABA49B

#D5A771

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

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABA39A

#A8A59B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABA39A

#A4A49B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABA39A

#ABA2A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Functional Gray 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

#C0A78F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABA39A

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADACB3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#6E89A8

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: #ABA39A;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABA39A;

CSS Variable

--color-functional-gray: #ABA39A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'functional-gray': '#ABA39A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABA39A] text-[#ABA39A]

SCSS

$functional-gray: #ABA39A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABA39A?

#ABA39A is Functional Gray, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ABA39A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Functional Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Functional Gray?

Functional Gray 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 Functional Gray?

You can download Functional Gray 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 Functional Gray?

The hex code is #ABA39A. In RGB it's 171, 163, 154, and in HSL it's 32°, 9%, 64%.

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