GREYS

Mystical Shade

#AEA9AA

RGB 174, 169, 170 · HSL 348°, 3%, 67% · CMYK 0, 3, 2, 32

Mystical Shade is #AEA9AA in HEX — rgb(174, 169, 170), hsl(348°, 3%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 2%, 32%).

Mystical Shade pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 348°, 3%, 67%. 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#AEA9AA

RGB174, 169, 170

HSL348°, 3%, 67%

HSV348°, 3%, 68%

CMYK0, 3, 2, 32

Decimal11446698

CSS RGBrgb(174, 169, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 3%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Mystical Shade SW6276

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Smoky Mountain DE6388

ΔE 0.8 · #AFA8A9

Dulux

Charter Grey SN4D5

ΔE 1 · #ACA9A9

Behr

Slate Pebble 780B-4

ΔE 1.4 · #AEABAA

PPG

Silver Service 1004-4

ΔE 1.4 · #B2AAAA

Vista Paint

Tin Man C-546

ΔE 1.5 · #AEACAC

Benjamin Moore

Stormy 2112-50

ΔE 1.6 · #AFACAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Tin Man 547

ΔE 1.8 · #AFADAD

Kilz

Soft Steel RL110

ΔE 2.1 · #ACACAC

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 2.8 · #A5A5A5

Valspar

Rocky Bluffs 4003-1C

ΔE 3.3 · #ADA9A4

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 5 · #A2A29D

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 5.7 · #A1ABAB

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 5.9 · #AAB1B8

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.2 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AEA9AA

#A8ADAC

Analogous

#ADA8AC

#AEA9AA

#ADAAA8

Triadic

#AEA9AA

#A9ADA8

#A8A9AD

Split-Complementary

#AEA9AA

#A8ADAA

#A8ACAD

Tetradic

#AEA9AA

#ACADA8

#A8ADAC

#AAA8AD

Monochromatic

#615C5D

#888182

#AEA9AA

#D2D0D0

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#AEA9AA

#ADACA8

#A8ADAC

#A8A9AD

Compound

#AEA9AA

#ADAAA8

#A8ADAC

#A8ACAD

Variations

Lighter

#BEBABA

#CECBCC

#E2E1E1

Darker

#8C8586

#615B5C

#393536

Saturation

#ACAAAA

#ADA8A9

#D68091

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AEA9AA

#ABABAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AEA9AA

#AAAAAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AEA9AA

#AEA9A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mystical Shade 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

#C2AB9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AEA9AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFB0BF

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.

#76ADA2

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: #AEA9AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #AEA9AA;

CSS Variable

--color-mystical-shade: #AEA9AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mystical-shade': '#AEA9AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AEA9AA] text-[#AEA9AA]

SCSS

$mystical-shade: #AEA9AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEA9AA?

#AEA9AA is Mystical Shade, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AEA9AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mystical Shade?

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

What colors pair well with Mystical Shade?

Mystical Shade 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 Mystical Shade?

You can download Mystical Shade 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 Mystical Shade?

The hex code is #AEA9AA. In RGB it's 174, 169, 170, and in HSL it's 348°, 3%, 67%.

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