GREYS

Pukaki

#ABB2AF

RGB 171, 178, 175 · HSL 154°, 4%, 68% · CMYK 4, 0, 2, 30

Pukaki is #ABB2AF in HEX — rgb(171, 178, 175), hsl(154°, 4%, 68%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 2%, 30%).

Pukaki pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 154°, 4%, 68%. 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#ABB2AF

RGB171, 178, 175

HSL154°, 4%, 68%

HSV154°, 4%, 70%

CMYK4, 0, 2, 30

Decimal11252399

CSS RGBrgb(171, 178, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(154, 4%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pukaki NZ9B6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Boothbay HC-165

ΔE 0.7 · #ABB3B1

Vista Paint

Vinal Haven C-1460

ΔE 0.7 · #ACB2AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Vinal Haven historic-vinal-haven

ΔE 1.1 · #ACB3AE

Sherwin-Williams

Mineral Deposit SW7652

ΔE 1.1 · #ABB0AC

Behr

Metropolis N140-3

ΔE 2.5 · #B0B2B2

PPG

Mirror Mirror 1039-3

ΔE 2.8 · #A8B0B2

Valspar

Polished Silver 4008-1B

ΔE 3 · #B4B8B7

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 3.4 · #A1ABAB

Kilz

Warm Ashes RK220

ΔE 3.4 · #B5B5AF

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 3.6 · #ABB7B9

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 4 · #A9AAAB

Farrow & Ball

Lamp Room Gray 88

ΔE 4 · #B2B1A9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 5.2 · #A5A5A5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.3 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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 MasstoneTeal 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

#ABB2AF

#B1AAAD

Analogous

#AAB1AB

#ABB2AF

#AAB0B1

Triadic

#ABB2AF

#AEAAB1

#B1AEAA

Split-Complementary

#ABB2AF

#B1AAB0

#B1ABAA

Tetradic

#ABB2AF

#ABAAB1

#B1AAAD

#B0B1AA

Monochromatic

#5D6561

#828C88

#ABB2AF

#D2D5D4

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#ABB2AF

#AAADB1

#B1AAAD

#B1AEAA

Compound

#ABB2AF

#AAB0B1

#B1AAAD

#B1ABAA

Variations

Lighter

#BBC0BE

#CCD0CE

#E2E3E3

Darker

#86908B

#5B6460

#353A38

Saturation

#ACAEAE

#AAB1AE

#83D8B3

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABB2AF

#AFAFB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABB2AF

#B1B1AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABB2AF

#ABB1B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pukaki 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

#C0B29E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABB2AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADB7C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#AE7890

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: #ABB2AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABB2AF;

CSS Variable

--color-pukaki: #ABB2AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pukaki': '#ABB2AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABB2AF] text-[#ABB2AF]

SCSS

$pukaki: #ABB2AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABB2AF?

#ABB2AF is Pukaki, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ABB2AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pukaki?

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

What colors pair well with Pukaki?

Pukaki 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 Pukaki?

You can download Pukaki 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 Pukaki?

The hex code is #ABB2AF. In RGB it's 171, 178, 175, and in HSL it's 154°, 4%, 68%.

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