GREYS

Sylph

#ADAAB1

RGB 173, 170, 177 · HSL 266°, 4%, 68% · CMYK 2, 4, 0, 31

Sylph is #ADAAB1 in HEX — rgb(173, 170, 177), hsl(266°, 4%, 68%), cmyk(2%, 4%, 0%, 31%).

Sylph pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 266°, 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#ADAAB1

RGB173, 170, 177

HSL266°, 4%, 68%

HSV266°, 4%, 69%

CMYK2, 4, 0, 31

Decimal11381425

CSS RGBrgb(173, 170, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 4%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sylph S45A2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pebble 1453

ΔE 1.6 · #B0A9AF

Kilz

Disco Ball RB250-01

ΔE 2.2 · #A9A5AA

Sherwin-Williams

Beguiling Mauve SW6269

ΔE 2.3 · #AFA7AC

Behr

Classy MQ5-4

ΔE 2.3 · #ABA9AC

Vista Paint

Buffed Plum C-1316

ΔE 2.6 · #AFAFB9

Hallman-Lindsay

Buffed Plum 1317

ΔE 2.7 · #AEAFB9

PPG

Silver Charm 1013-4

ΔE 3.3 · #ADB0B4

Dunn-Edwards

Smoky Mountain DE6388

ΔE 3.6 · #AFA8A9

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 4.1 · #AAB1B8

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4.2 · #A6ACB8

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

ΔE 4.3 · #ADB1B3

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.6 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 6.3 · #A1ABAB

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 7.6 · #A2A29D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#ADAAB1

#AEB1AA

Analogous

#AAABB1

#ADAAB1

#B0AAB1

Triadic

#ADAAB1

#B1ADAA

#AAB1AD

Split-Complementary

#ADAAB1

#B1B0AA

#ABB1AA

Tetradic

#ADAAB1

#B1AAAB

#AEB1AA

#AAB1B0

Monochromatic

#605D65

#87828C

#ADAAB1

#D3D2D5

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#ADAAB1

#B1AAAE

#AEB1AA

#AAB1AD

Compound

#ADAAB1

#B0AAB1

#AEB1AA

#ABB1AA

Variations

Lighter

#BDBBC0

#CECCD0

#E2E2E3

Darker

#8A8690

#5F5B64

#37353A

Saturation

#ADACAE

#ADAAB1

#A883D8

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADAAB1

#AAACB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADAAB1

#ABABB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADAAB1

#ACABAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sylph 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

#C1ACA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADAAB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB1C4

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.

#97AE78

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: #ADAAB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADAAB1;

CSS Variable

--color-sylph: #ADAAB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sylph': '#ADAAB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADAAB1] text-[#ADAAB1]

SCSS

$sylph: #ADAAB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADAAB1?

#ADAAB1 is Sylph, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ADAAB1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sylph?

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

What colors pair well with Sylph?

Sylph 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 Sylph?

You can download Sylph 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 Sylph?

The hex code is #ADAAB1. In RGB it's 173, 170, 177, and in HSL it's 266°, 4%, 68%.

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