BLUES

Monastic

#ABA9D2

RGB 171, 169, 210 · HSL 243°, 31%, 74% · CMYK 19, 20, 0, 18

Monastic is #ABA9D2 in HEX — rgb(171, 169, 210), hsl(243°, 31%, 74%), cmyk(19%, 20%, 0%, 18%).

Monastic pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 243°, 31%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#ABA9D2

RGB171, 169, 210

HSL243°, 31%, 74%

HSV243°, 20%, 82%

CMYK19, 20, 0, 18

Decimal11250130

CSS RGBrgb(171, 169, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(243, 31%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Monastic S43G3

ΔE 0.7 · #A9A9D2

Behr

Plum Blossom 650E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #AEB0DA

Valspar

Sassy Violet 4004-10A

ΔE 2.9 · #ABAFDA

Vista Paint

Lined with Lilacs K-60

ΔE 3 · #A5A1C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Childish Wonder 1261

ΔE 3.2 · #A5A8D6

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 2068-50

ΔE 3.7 · #ABB1DC

Kilz

Ginger Lily RA280-01

ΔE 3.7 · #B6AED3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 3.7 · #B7B1DC

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 4.1 · #ADA2CE

Sherwin-Williams

Forever Lilac SW9067

ΔE 4.7 · #AFA5C7

Dunn-Edwards

Grape Gatsby DE5948

ΔE 6.4 · #A19ABD

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 11.9 · #8FA4BF

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 12.2 · #8896B3

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 16.1 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 18.3 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 20.3 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ABA9D2

#CFD1A8

Analogous

#A8BBD1

#ABA9D2

#BFA8D1

Triadic

#ABA9D2

#D1AAA8

#A8D1AA

Split-Complementary

#ABA9D2

#D1BFA8

#BBD1A8

Tetradic

#ABA9D2

#D1A8BB

#CFD1A8

#A8D1BF

Monochromatic

#514D93

#7976B7

#ABA9D2

#DBDAEC

#EFEEF6

Rectangle

#ABA9D2

#D1A8CF

#CFD1A8

#A8D1AA

Compound

#ABA9D2

#BFA8D1

#CFD1A8

#BBD1A8

Variations

Lighter

#BBBADA

#CECDE2

#E3E3ED

Darker

#7875B9

#48448B

#292752

Saturation

#B7B7C3

#AAA8D1

#9691E8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABA9D2

#A3AED3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABA9D2

#A9A9CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABA9D2

#A7B0AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Monastic lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#C0ABB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABA9D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADB0DD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B7B987

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: #ABA9D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABA9D2;

CSS Variable

--color-monastic: #ABA9D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'monastic': '#ABA9D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABA9D2] text-[#ABA9D2]

SCSS

$monastic: #ABA9D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABA9D2?

#ABA9D2 is Monastic, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ABA9D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Monastic?

Monastic works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Monastic?

Monastic pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Monastic?

You can download Monastic 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 Monastic?

The hex code is #ABA9D2. In RGB it's 171, 169, 210, and in HSL it's 243°, 31%, 74%.

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