GREYS

Cyprus Spring

#ACB7B0

RGB 172, 183, 176 · HSL 142°, 7%, 70% · CMYK 6, 0, 4, 28

Cyprus Spring is #ACB7B0 in HEX — rgb(172, 183, 176), hsl(142°, 7%, 70%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 28%).

Cyprus Spring pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 142°, 7%, 70%. 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#ACB7B0

RGB172, 183, 176

HSL142°, 7%, 70%

HSV142°, 6%, 72%

CMYK6, 0, 4, 28

Decimal11319216

CSS RGBrgb(172, 183, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(142, 7%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Ocean Cruise C-476

ΔE 0.7 · #AAB5AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Ocean Cruise 477

ΔE 0.7 · #ACB8B2

Behr

Verdigris PPU12-14

ΔE 1.3 · #B0B8B1

Sherwin-Williams

Silvermist SW7621

ΔE 1.4 · #B0B8B2

Benjamin Moore

Imperial 1571

ΔE 1.5 · #B1BAB3

Dulux

Gamelan SG5E2

ΔE 1.9 · #AFB6B1

Kilz

Sage Pond RG260-01

ΔE 2.2 · #A6B5AC

IKEA

IKEA181 181

ΔE 2.6 · #B2BCB8

Valspar

Smoke Infusion 5002-1B

ΔE 2.9 · #B4BCB8

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 3.1 · #B5B8B1

Farrow & Ball

Green Blue 84

ΔE 3.3 · #ADBDB2

PPG

Light Drizzle 1033-4

ΔE 3.6 · #A7AEA5

Dunn-Edwards

Pebble Walk DE6277

ΔE 3.9 · #AFB2A7

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 4.6 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 7.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ACB7B0

#B8ADB4

Analogous

#AFB8AD

#ACB7B0

#ADB8B6

Triadic

#ACB7B0

#B1ADB8

#B8B1AD

Split-Complementary

#ACB7B0

#B6ADB8

#B8ADAF

Tetradic

#ACB7B0

#ADAFB8

#B8ADB4

#B8B6AD

Monochromatic

#5F6D64

#84948A

#ACB7B0

#D6DBD8

#F1F3F2

Rectangle

#ACB7B0

#ADB4B8

#B8ADB4

#B8B1AD

Compound

#ACB7B0

#ADB8B6

#B8ADB4

#B8ADAF

Variations

Lighter

#BEC6C1

#CED4D0

#E3E6E4

Darker

#87978D

#5B6A60

#353E38

Saturation

#B1B4B2

#ADB8B1

#8ADBA8

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACB7B0

#B3B3B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACB7B0

#B5B5B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACB7B0

#ADB6B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cyprus Spring 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

#C0B69F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACB7B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEBBC3

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.

#B27E9F

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: #ACB7B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACB7B0;

CSS Variable

--color-cyprus-spring: #ACB7B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cyprus-spring': '#ACB7B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACB7B0] text-[#ACB7B0]

SCSS

$cyprus-spring: #ACB7B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACB7B0?

#ACB7B0 is Cyprus Spring, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ACB7B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cyprus Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Cyprus Spring?

Cyprus Spring 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 Cyprus Spring?

You can download Cyprus Spring 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 Cyprus Spring?

The hex code is #ACB7B0. In RGB it's 172, 183, 176, and in HSL it's 142°, 7%, 70%.

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