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Sea Gull Gray
#AEAA9D
Sitting at HSL 46°, 9%, 65%, Sea Gull Gray reads classic and warm. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers pair it with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Sea Gull Gray ES-72
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AEAA9D?
#AEAA9D is Sea Gull Gray, a mid yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #AEAA9D warm or cool?
Sea Gull Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Sea Gull Gray?
Sea Gull Gray works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Sea Gull Gray?
Sea Gull Gray pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Sea Gull Gray?
You can download Sea Gull Gray 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 RGB value of #AEAA9D?
#AEAA9D converts to RGB 174, 170, 157.