GREYS

Big Band

#AFABA0

RGB 175, 171, 160 · HSL 44°, 9%, 66% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 31

Big Band is #AFABA0 in HEX — rgb(175, 171, 160), hsl(44°, 9%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 31%).

Big Band pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 44°, 9%, 66%. 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#AFABA0

RGB175, 171, 160

HSL44°, 9%, 66%

HSV44°, 9%, 69%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 31

Decimal11512736

CSS RGBrgb(175, 171, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 9%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grey Baron SN3B4

ΔE 0.8 · #B1ABA0

Benjamin Moore

Smoke CSP-105

ΔE 1.1 · #B2AEA3

PPG

Greyhound 1008-3

ΔE 1.1 · #B2ACA2

Kilz

Simply Neutral RK230

ΔE 1.4 · #AEACA3

Sherwin-Williams

Pussywillow SW7643

ΔE 1.5 · #B2ADA4

Behr

Granite Boulder 790D-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B2AFA5

Valspar

Ashen Grey 6004-1C

ΔE 1.7 · #B3ABA1

Vista Paint

Ashford K-924

ΔE 1.9 · #A9A79D

Hallman-Lindsay

Indian Hills 561

ΔE 2.2 · #AEA69B

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 2.8 · #B5AFA0

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 2.9 · #B6B2A9

Dunn-Edwards

Pebble Walk DE6277

ΔE 3.4 · #AFB2A7

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 4 · #B7AE9D

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 4.5 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.6 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AFABA0

#A0A5B0

Analogous

#B0A4A0

#AFABA0

#ACB0A0

Triadic

#AFABA0

#A0B0AC

#ACA0B0

Split-Complementary

#AFABA0

#A0ACB0

#A4A0B0

Tetradic

#AFABA0

#A0B0A4

#A0A5B0

#B0A0AC

Monochromatic

#646054

#8D8777

#AFABA0

#D3D1CA

#F3F3F1

Rectangle

#AFABA0

#A5B0A0

#A0A5B0

#ACA0B0

Compound

#AFABA0

#ACB0A0

#A0A5B0

#A4A0B0

Variations

Lighter

#C0BDB3

#CFCDC7

#E3E2DF

Darker

#928C7B

#666153

#3B3830

Saturation

#ABA9A6

#B0ACA0

#D8BE79

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFABA0

#AEABA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFABA0

#ACACA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFABA0

#B0A9AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Big Band 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

#C3AD93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFABA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0B2B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7382AB

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: #AFABA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFABA0;

CSS Variable

--color-big-band: #AFABA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'big-band': '#AFABA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFABA0] text-[#AFABA0]

SCSS

$big-band: #AFABA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFABA0?

#AFABA0 is Big Band, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AFABA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Big Band?

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

What colors pair well with Big Band?

Big Band 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 Big Band?

You can download Big Band 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 Big Band?

The hex code is #AFABA0. In RGB it's 175, 171, 160, and in HSL it's 44°, 9%, 66%.

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