NEUTRALS

Flannel Gray

#ABBABB

RGB 171, 186, 187 · HSL 184°, 11%, 70% · CMYK 9, 1, 0, 27

Flannel Gray is #ABBABB in HEX — rgb(171, 186, 187), hsl(184°, 11%, 70%), cmyk(9%, 1%, 0%, 27%).

Flannel Gray pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 184°, 11%, 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#ABBABB

RGB171, 186, 187

HSL184°, 11%, 70%

HSV184°, 9%, 73%

CMYK9, 1, 0, 27

Decimal11254459

CSS RGBrgb(171, 186, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(184, 11%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Flannel Gray N520-3

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 1.5 · #ABB7B9

Dulux

Milky Spearmint SG5G2

ΔE 1.6 · #ABBAB8

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 1.8 · #AEB9BC

PPG

Blue Willow 1145-4

ΔE 1.8 · #A8BBBA

Sherwin-Williams

Rain SW6219

ΔE 1.8 · #ABBEBF

Valspar

Autumn Fog 4007-1B

ΔE 2.6 · #B2BABC

Benjamin Moore

Wedgewood HC-146

ΔE 2.9 · #ADC0BE

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 2.9 · #A7B9BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Indulgence 483

ΔE 3.1 · #AFC2C1

Vista Paint

Indulgence C-482

ΔE 3.4 · #AFC2C0

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 3.5 · #9FB4B4

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.5 · #B2BFC5

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 6.6 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.7 · #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

#ABBABB

#BBABAA

Analogous

#AABBB4

#ABBABB

#AAB1BB

Triadic

#ABBABB

#BBAABA

#BABBAA

Split-Complementary

#ABBABB

#BBAAB1

#BBB4AA

Tetradic

#ABBABB

#B4AABB

#BBABAA

#B1BBAA

Monochromatic

#5B7071

#809799

#ABBABB

#D5DCDD

#F1F3F4

Rectangle

#ABBABB

#ABAABB

#BBABAA

#BABBAA

Compound

#ABBABB

#AAB1BB

#BBABAA

#BBB4AA

Variations

Lighter

#BBC8C9

#CDD5D5

#E2E6E6

Darker

#829A9C

#566C6E

#323F40

Saturation

#B0B5B5

#AABABB

#88D7DD

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

10.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABBABB

#B4B5BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABBABB

#B8B8BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABBABB

#ABBAB9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Flannel 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

#C0B8A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABBABB

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADBDCC

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.

#B2817E

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: #ABBABB;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABBABB;

CSS Variable

--color-flannel-gray: #ABBABB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flannel-gray': '#ABBABB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABBABB] text-[#ABBABB]

SCSS

$flannel-gray: #ABBABB;

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#A9B5BC · ΔE 3.8

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#9EB5B8 · ΔE 3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABBABB?

#ABBABB is Flannel Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #ABBABB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flannel Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Flannel Gray?

Flannel Gray 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 Flannel Gray?

You can download Flannel 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 Flannel Gray?

The hex code is #ABBABB. In RGB it's 171, 186, 187, and in HSL it's 184°, 11%, 70%.

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