GREYS

Still

#ADAF9C

RGB 173, 175, 156 · HSL 66°, 11%, 65% · CMYK 1, 0, 11, 31

Still is #ADAF9C in HEX — rgb(173, 175, 156), hsl(66°, 11%, 65%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 11%, 31%).

Still pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 66°, 11%, 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#ADAF9C

RGB173, 175, 156

HSL66°, 11%, 65%

HSV66°, 11%, 69%

CMYK1, 0, 11, 31

Decimal11382684

CSS RGBrgb(173, 175, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(66, 11%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Still S18B3

ΔE 0.8 · #AEAE9B

Vista Paint

Song of Nature K-892

ΔE 1.3 · #ABB09E

Sherwin-Williams

Willow Tree SW7741

ΔE 1.4 · #AAAD9C

Behr

Environmental PPU11-9

ΔE 2.3 · #B0B5A1

PPG

Olive It 1032-3

ΔE 2.4 · #AEAB9A

Farrow & Ball

Blue Gray 91

ΔE 2.5 · #B4B4A3

Dunn-Edwards

Pistachio Shell DE6263

ΔE 2.6 · #B1B6A3

Valspar

Carriage House 6003-1C

ΔE 2.9 · #B3AF9F

Benjamin Moore

Herbal 1487

ΔE 3 · #AFAB9B

Kilz

Summer Haven TB-75

ΔE 3.8 · #A3AB94

Hallman-Lindsay

Silverado Ranch 421

ΔE 4 · #A7A89B

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 4.2 · #A7A58F

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 4.2 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.2 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.6 · #B8B799

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ADAF9C

#9E9CB0

Analogous

#B0A89C

#ADAF9C

#A4B09C

Triadic

#ADAF9C

#9CAEB0

#B09CAE

Split-Complementary

#ADAF9C

#9CA4B0

#A89CB0

Tetradic

#ADAF9C

#9CB0A8

#9E9CB0

#B09CA4

Monochromatic

#61634F

#8B8E71

#ADAF9C

#D0D2C6

#F3F4F1

Rectangle

#ADAF9C

#9CB09E

#9E9CB0

#B09CAE

Compound

#ADAF9C

#A4B09C

#9E9CB0

#A89CB0

Variations

Lighter

#BEBFB0

#CDCEC4

#E2E2DD

Darker

#909376

#646650

#3A3C2E

Saturation

#A8A9A3

#AEB09C

#CDD774

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADAF9C

#B1AD9D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADAF9C

#AFAF9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADAF9C

#AEACAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Still 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

#C1B090

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADAF9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB5B4

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.

#7670A9

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: #ADAF9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADAF9C;

CSS Variable

--color-still: #ADAF9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'still': '#ADAF9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADAF9C] text-[#ADAF9C]

SCSS

$still: #ADAF9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADAF9C?

#ADAF9C is Still, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ADAF9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Still?

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

What colors pair well with Still?

Still 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 Still?

You can download Still 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 Still?

The hex code is #ADAF9C. In RGB it's 173, 175, 156, and in HSL it's 66°, 11%, 65%.

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