GREYS

Escape Gray

#ABAC9F

RGB 171, 172, 159 · HSL 65°, 7%, 65% · CMYK 1, 0, 8, 33

Escape Gray is #ABAC9F in HEX — rgb(171, 172, 159), hsl(65°, 7%, 65%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 8%, 33%).

Escape Gray pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 65°, 7%, 65%. 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#ABAC9F

RGB171, 172, 159

HSL65°, 7%, 65%

HSV65°, 8%, 67%

CMYK1, 0, 8, 33

Decimal11250847

CSS RGBrgb(171, 172, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 7%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Escape Gray SW6185

Exact match

Vista Paint

Marble Quarry K-916

ΔE 1.1 · #ABAC9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Silverado Ranch 421

ΔE 1.5 · #A7A89B

Dulux

Alpine Summer S19A3

ΔE 1.9 · #A6A99A

Behr

Garden Promenade HDC-AC-18

ΔE 1.9 · #A5AA9D

Benjamin Moore

Fieldstone 1558

ΔE 2.3 · #B1B1A6

Kilz

Simply Neutral RK230

ΔE 2.5 · #AEACA3

Dunn-Edwards

Pebble Walk DE6277

ΔE 2.5 · #AFB2A7

PPG

Hot Stone 1007-4

ΔE 2.5 · #ABA89E

Valspar

Hunter's White 6002-1B

ΔE 2.5 · #B2AE9F

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 3.3 · #B5AFA0

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Nourish .03 Nourish-03

ΔE 4.1 · #A5A392

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 4.7 · #B7AE9D

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.4 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ABAC9F

#A1A0AC

Analogous

#ACA7A0

#ABAC9F

#A5ACA0

Triadic

#ABAC9F

#A0ABAC

#ACA0AB

Split-Complementary

#ABAC9F

#A0A5AC

#A7A0AC

Tetradic

#ABAC9F

#A0ACA7

#A1A0AC

#ACA0A5

Monochromatic

#5E5F53

#878877

#ABAC9F

#CFD0C8

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#ABAC9F

#A0ACA1

#A1A0AC

#ACA0AB

Compound

#ABAC9F

#A5ACA0

#A1A0AC

#A7A0AC

Variations

Lighter

#BCBDB3

#CCCDC6

#E1E1DE

Darker

#8C8E7C

#616254

#393931

Saturation

#A7A8A4

#ABACA0

#CED576

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABAC9F

#ADABA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABAC9F

#ACACA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABAC9F

#ACAAAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Escape 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

#C0AE92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABAC9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADB3B7

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.

#7570A9

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: #ABAC9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABAC9F;

CSS Variable

--color-escape-gray: #ABAC9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'escape-gray': '#ABAC9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABAC9F] text-[#ABAC9F]

SCSS

$escape-gray: #ABAC9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABAC9F?

#ABAC9F is Escape Gray, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ABAC9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Escape Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Escape Gray?

Escape 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 Escape Gray?

You can download Escape 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 Escape Gray?

The hex code is #ABAC9F. In RGB it's 171, 172, 159, and in HSL it's 65°, 7%, 65%.

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