NEUTRALS

Milky Spearmint

#ABBAB8

RGB 171, 186, 184 · HSL 172°, 10%, 70% · CMYK 8, 0, 1, 27

Milky Spearmint is #ABBAB8 in HEX — rgb(171, 186, 184), hsl(172°, 10%, 70%), cmyk(8%, 0%, 1%, 27%).

Milky Spearmint pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 172°, 10%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#ABBAB8

RGB171, 186, 184

HSL172°, 10%, 70%

HSV172°, 8%, 73%

CMYK8, 0, 1, 27

Decimal11254456

CSS RGBrgb(171, 186, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(172, 10%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Milky Spearmint SG5G2

Exact match

PPG

Blue Willow 1145-4

ΔE 1.5 · #A8BBBA

Behr

Flannel Gray N520-3

ΔE 1.6 · #ABBABB

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 2.3 · #B2BCB8

Benjamin Moore

Wedgewood HC-146

ΔE 2.4 · #ADC0BE

Sherwin-Williams

Rain SW6219

ΔE 2.4 · #ABBEBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lucinda historic-lucinda

ΔE 2.4 · #A6BBB7

Vista Paint

Lucinda C-1359

ΔE 2.8 · #A4BAB6

Valspar

Smoke Infusion 5002-1B

ΔE 3 · #B4BCB8

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 3.1 · #AEB9BC

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 3.5 · #9FB4B4

Kilz

Sage Pond RG260-01

ΔE 4.3 · #A6B5AC

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 4.9 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 5.3 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ABBAB8

#BAABAD

Analogous

#ABBAB0

#ABBAB8

#ABB5BA

Triadic

#ABBAB8

#B8ABBA

#BAB8AB

Split-Complementary

#ABBAB8

#BAABB5

#BAB0AB

Tetradic

#ABBAB8

#B0ABBA

#BAABAD

#B5BAAB

Monochromatic

#5C706D

#819895

#ABBAB8

#D5DDDC

#F1F4F3

Rectangle

#ABBAB8

#ABADBA

#BAABAD

#BAB8AB

Compound

#ABBAB8

#ABB5BA

#BAABAD

#BAB0AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCC8C6

#CDD5D4

#E2E6E6

Darker

#839B97

#576D6A

#33403E

Saturation

#B0B5B4

#ABBAB8

#88DDD1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABBAB8

#B4B5B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABBAB8

#B8B8B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABBAB8

#ACB9B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Milky Spearmint 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

#C0B8A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABBAB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADBDC9

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.

#B27E85

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: #ABBAB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABBAB8;

CSS Variable

--color-milky-spearmint: #ABBAB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'milky-spearmint': '#ABBAB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABBAB8] text-[#ABBAB8]

SCSS

$milky-spearmint: #ABBAB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABBAB8?

#ABBAB8 is Milky Spearmint, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #ABBAB8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Milky Spearmint?

Milky Spearmint works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Milky Spearmint?

Milky Spearmint pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Milky Spearmint?

You can download Milky Spearmint 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 Milky Spearmint?

The hex code is #ABBAB8. In RGB it's 171, 186, 184, and in HSL it's 172°, 10%, 70%.

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