GREYS

Inspired

#AD9FAB

RGB 173, 159, 171 · HSL 309°, 8%, 65% · CMYK 0, 8, 1, 32

Inspired is #AD9FAB in HEX — rgb(173, 159, 171), hsl(309°, 8%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 1%, 32%).

Inspired pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 309°, 8%, 65%. 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#AD9FAB

RGB173, 159, 171

HSL309°, 8%, 65%

HSV309°, 8%, 68%

CMYK0, 8, 1, 32

Decimal11378603

CSS RGBrgb(173, 159, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 8%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Inspired AF-595

Exact match

Behr

Heirloom Orchid 110F-4

ΔE 1.4 · #A99CA9

Dulux

Seeress S45C3

ΔE 1.8 · #A99BA9

Valspar

Native Lilac 4001-4A

ΔE 2.4 · #AB9CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 3.4 · #A698A8

Vista Paint

Lida Rose K-755

ΔE 3.7 · #A495A1

Sherwin-Williams

Ash Violet SW6549

ΔE 3.7 · #A29BAA

Dunn-Edwards

Magical Mauve DE6011

ΔE 5.3 · #BAA3A9

PPG

Amethyst Haze 13-23

ΔE 5.5 · #A0A0AA

Kilz

Disco Ball RB250-01

ΔE 5.6 · #A9A5AA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 7 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 8.1 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 9.7 · #AAB1B8

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 10.6 · #C7A4A6

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.3 · #889099

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 11.5 · #A1ABAB

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AD9FAB

#9FADA1

Analogous

#A89FAD

#AD9FAB

#AD9FA4

Triadic

#AD9FAB

#ABAD9F

#9FABAD

Split-Complementary

#AD9FAB

#A4AD9F

#9FADA8

Tetradic

#AD9FAB

#ADA89F

#9FADA1

#9FA4AD

Monochromatic

#60525E

#8A7587

#AD9FAB

#D0C8CF

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#AD9FAB

#ADA19F

#9FADA1

#9FABAD

Compound

#AD9FAB

#AD9FA4

#9FADA1

#9FADA8

Variations

Lighter

#BDB2BC

#CDC6CC

#E2DEE1

Darker

#8F7A8C

#635361

#3A3038

Saturation

#A8A4A7

#AD9FAB

#D676C7

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AD9FAB

#A3A5AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD9FAB

#A1A1AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD9FAB

#ACA1A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Inspired 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

#C1A49B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD9FAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA9C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#70A979

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: #AD9FAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD9FAB;

CSS Variable

--color-inspired: #AD9FAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inspired': '#AD9FAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD9FAB] text-[#AD9FAB]

SCSS

$inspired: #AD9FAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9FAB?

#AD9FAB is Inspired, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AD9FAB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Inspired?

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

What colors pair well with Inspired?

Inspired 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 Inspired?

You can download Inspired 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 Inspired?

The hex code is #AD9FAB. In RGB it's 173, 159, 171, and in HSL it's 309°, 8%, 65%.

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