GREYS

Blue Fox

#ACB0A9

RGB 172, 176, 169 · HSL 94°, 4%, 68% · CMYK 2, 0, 4, 31

Blue Fox is #ACB0A9 in HEX — rgb(172, 176, 169), hsl(94°, 4%, 68%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 31%).

Blue Fox pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 94°, 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#ACB0A9

RGB172, 176, 169

HSL94°, 4%, 68%

HSV94°, 4%, 69%

CMYK2, 0, 4, 31

Decimal11317417

CSS RGBrgb(172, 176, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(94, 4%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Coastal Jetty 5007-1C

ΔE 1 · #ADAFA7

Dulux

Lyttelton Double NZ9B4

ΔE 1.4 · #ADAEA6

Vista Paint

Slate Stone C-440

ΔE 1.6 · #AAB2AA

Sherwin-Williams

Mineral Deposit SW7652

ΔE 1.7 · #ABB0AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Vinal Haven historic-vinal-haven

ΔE 1.8 · #ACB3AE

Benjamin Moore

Pearl CW-640

ΔE 1.9 · #A8B1AA

PPG

Light Drizzle 1033-4

ΔE 1.9 · #A7AEA5

Farrow & Ball

Lamp Room Gray 88

ΔE 2.1 · #B2B1A9

Dunn-Edwards

Pebble Walk DE6277

ΔE 2.3 · #AFB2A7

Kilz

Warm Ashes RK220

ΔE 2.7 · #B5B5AF

Behr

Verdigris PPU12-14

ΔE 3 · #B0B8B1

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.1 · #B5B8B1

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.5 · #B6B2A9

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 4.9 · #B2BCB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 5.5 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ACB0A9

#AEAAB1

Analogous

#B0B1AA

#ACB0A9

#AAB1AB

Triadic

#ACB0A9

#AAADB1

#B1AAAD

Split-Complementary

#ACB0A9

#ABAAB1

#B1AAB0

Tetradic

#ACB0A9

#AAB0B1

#AEAAB1

#B1ABAA

Monochromatic

#60655D

#878C82

#ACB0A9

#D3D5D2

#F2F3F2

Rectangle

#ACB0A9

#AAB1AE

#AEAAB1

#B1AAAD

Compound

#ACB0A9

#AAB1AB

#AEAAB1

#B1AAB0

Variations

Lighter

#BDC0BB

#CED0CC

#E2E3E2

Darker

#8A9086

#5F645B

#373A35

Saturation

#ADAEAC

#ADB1AA

#A8D883

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACB0A9

#AFAEAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACB0A9

#AFAFAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACB0A9

#ADAFAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Blue Fox 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

#C0B19A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACB0A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB6BE

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.

#9778AE

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: #ACB0A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACB0A9;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-fox: #ACB0A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-fox': '#ACB0A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACB0A9] text-[#ACB0A9]

SCSS

$blue-fox: #ACB0A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACB0A9?

#ACB0A9 is Blue Fox, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ACB0A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Fox?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Fox?

Blue Fox 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 Blue Fox?

You can download Blue Fox 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 Blue Fox?

The hex code is #ACB0A9. In RGB it's 172, 176, 169, and in HSL it's 94°, 4%, 68%.

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