GREYS

Marina

#AEB4B4

RGB 174, 180, 180 · HSL 180°, 4%, 69% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 29

Marina is #AEB4B4 in HEX — rgb(174, 180, 180), hsl(180°, 4%, 69%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 29%).

Marina pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 4%, 69%. 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#AEB4B4

RGB174, 180, 180

HSL180°, 4%, 69%

HSV180°, 3%, 71%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 29

Decimal11449524

CSS RGBrgb(174, 180, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 4%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Marina 1599

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Online SW7072

ΔE 0.6 · #B0B5B5

Dulux

Milton Moon SN4G2

ΔE 1.2 · #B1B4B3

PPG

Stargazer 1011-3

ΔE 1.2 · #AFB4B6

Behr

Metropolis N140-3

ΔE 1.5 · #B0B2B2

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

ΔE 1.6 · #ADB1B3

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 2.2 · #B2B3B5

Vista Paint

Vinal Haven C-1460

ΔE 2.3 · #ACB2AE

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 2.5 · #ABB7B9

Dunn-Edwards

Lake Placid DE6318

ΔE 2.8 · #AEB9BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Vinal Haven historic-vinal-haven

ΔE 2.8 · #ACB3AE

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 3.9 · #A1ABAB

Farrow & Ball

Light Blue 22

ΔE 4.8 · #B8BCB5

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 5.6 · #A5A5A5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.1 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AEB4B4

#B3ADAD

Analogous

#ADB3B0

#AEB4B4

#ADB0B3

Triadic

#AEB4B4

#B3ADB3

#B3B3AD

Split-Complementary

#AEB4B4

#B3ADB0

#B3B0AD

Tetradic

#AEB4B4

#B0ADB3

#B3ADAD

#B0B3AD

Monochromatic

#5F6767

#858E8E

#AEB4B4

#D5D8D8

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#AEB4B4

#ADADB3

#B3ADAD

#B3B3AD

Compound

#AEB4B4

#ADB0B3

#B3ADAD

#B3B0AD

Variations

Lighter

#BDC2C2

#CED1D1

#E3E4E4

Darker

#889292

#5D6565

#363B3B

Saturation

#AFB1B1

#ADB3B3

#87D9D9

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

9.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AEB4B4

#B1B2B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AEB4B4

#B3B3B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AEB4B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Marina 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

#C2B4A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AEB4B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#AFB9C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#B07B7B

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: #AEB4B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #AEB4B4;

CSS Variable

--color-marina: #AEB4B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marina': '#AEB4B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AEB4B4] text-[#AEB4B4]

SCSS

$marina: #AEB4B4;

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#A7B2B0 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AEB4B4?

#AEB4B4 is Marina, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AEB4B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marina?

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

What colors pair well with Marina?

Marina 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 Marina?

You can download Marina 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 Marina?

The hex code is #AEB4B4. In RGB it's 174, 180, 180, and in HSL it's 180°, 4%, 69%.

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