NEUTRALS

Pantomime

#ADAFBA

RGB 173, 175, 186 · HSL 231°, 9%, 70% · CMYK 7, 6, 0, 27

Pantomime is #ADAFBA in HEX — rgb(173, 175, 186), hsl(231°, 9%, 70%), cmyk(7%, 6%, 0%, 27%).

Pantomime pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 231°, 9%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#ADAFBA

RGB173, 175, 186

HSL231°, 9%, 70%

HSV231°, 7%, 73%

CMYK7, 6, 0, 27

Decimal11382714

CSS RGBrgb(173, 175, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(231, 9%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pantomime S43A2

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Buffed Plum 1317

ΔE 0.6 · #AEAFB9

Vista Paint

Buffed Plum C-1316

ΔE 0.9 · #AFAFB9

Benjamin Moore

Excalibur 2118-50

ΔE 1.1 · #AAACB7

PPG

Glistening Gray 1043-4

ΔE 1.5 · #B1B3BE

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 2.1 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 2.9 · #AAB1B8

Behr

Intercoastal Gray MQ5-23

ΔE 3.5 · #A5B0B9

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 3.9 · #B8B0BC

Kilz

Hazy Purple RB230-02

ΔE 3.9 · #A2A5B2

Dunn-Edwards

Adirondack DE6339

ΔE 4.3 · #B0B9C1

Sherwin-Williams

Swanky Gray SW6261

ΔE 4.5 · #B5B1B5

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 5.6 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 6.9 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 7.2 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.4 · #889099

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ADAFBA

#B9B7AC

Analogous

#ACB5B9

#ADAFBA

#B0ACB9

Triadic

#ADAFBA

#B9ACAE

#AEB9AC

Split-Complementary

#ADAFBA

#B9B0AC

#B5B9AC

Tetradic

#ADAFBA

#B9ACB5

#B9B7AC

#ACB9B0

Monochromatic

#5D606F

#828597

#ADAFBA

#D5D6DC

#F1F1F3

Rectangle

#ADAFBA

#B7ACB9

#B9B7AC

#AEB9AC

Compound

#ADAFBA

#B0ACB9

#B9B7AC

#B5B9AC

Variations

Lighter

#BCBEC7

#CECFD5

#E3E3E6

Darker

#848799

#585B6C

#33353F

Saturation

#B0B1B5

#ACAEB9

#8995DC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADAFBA

#ACAFBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADAFBA

#AFAFB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADAFBA

#ACB1B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pantomime 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

#C1B0A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADAFBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB5CB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#B2AA7E

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: #ADAFBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADAFBA;

CSS Variable

--color-pantomime: #ADAFBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pantomime': '#ADAFBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADAFBA] text-[#ADAFBA]

SCSS

$pantomime: #ADAFBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADAFBA?

#ADAFBA is Pantomime, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #ADAFBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pantomime?

Pantomime works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Pantomime?

Pantomime pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pantomime?

You can download Pantomime 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 Pantomime?

The hex code is #ADAFBA. In RGB it's 173, 175, 186, and in HSL it's 231°, 9%, 70%.

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