NEUTRALS
Stormy Monday
#AEABAA
Reading airy, Stormy Monday lands in the neutrals family at HSL 15°, 2%, 67%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Stormy Monday 2112-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Stormy Monday
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AEABAA?
#AEABAA is Stormy Monday, a light neutral with a warm undertone.
Is #AEABAA warm or cool?
Stormy Monday reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Stormy Monday?
Stormy Monday works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Stormy Monday?
Stormy Monday pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Stormy Monday?
You can download Stormy Monday 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 #AEABAA?
#AEABAA converts to RGB 174, 171, 170.