GREYS

Smoky Wings

#B2ACA9

RGB 178, 172, 169 · HSL 20°, 6%, 68% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 30

Smoky Wings is #B2ACA9 in HEX — rgb(178, 172, 169), hsl(20°, 6%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 30%).

Smoky Wings pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 20°, 6%, 68%. 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#B2ACA9

RGB178, 172, 169

HSL20°, 6%, 68%

HSV20°, 5%, 70%

CMYK0, 3, 5, 30

Decimal11709609

CSS RGBrgb(178, 172, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 6%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Wings 553

Exact match

Behr

Mauvelous BNC-12

ΔE 0.7 · #B2ABA9

PPG

Slate Pebble 1005-4

ΔE 0.8 · #B4ADA9

Vista Paint

Smoky Wings C-552

ΔE 1.1 · #B3ADA8

Benjamin Moore

Stormy 2112-50

ΔE 1.6 · #AFACAB

Valspar

London Coach 4002-1B

ΔE 1.6 · #B7AEAA

Sherwin-Williams

Proper Gray SW6003

ΔE 1.6 · #ADA8A5

Dulux

Madison S09A3

ΔE 2 · #B2A8A4

Kilz

Natural Echo LA250-01

ΔE 2.2 · #B9B0AE

Dunn-Edwards

Smoky Mountain DE6388

ΔE 2.6 · #AFA8A9

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 3.1 · #BBB1AB

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.8 · #B6B2A9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.1 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 5.4 · #B5B8B1

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 6.1 · #C2ADAB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B2ACA9

#A9AFB2

Analogous

#B2A9AA

#B2ACA9

#B2B1A9

Triadic

#B2ACA9

#A9B2AC

#ACA9B2

Split-Complementary

#B2ACA9

#A9B2B1

#A9AAB2

Tetradic

#B2ACA9

#AAB2A9

#A9AFB2

#B1A9B2

Monochromatic

#675F5B

#8E8580

#B2ACA9

#D6D3D1

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#B2ACA9

#AFB2A9

#A9AFB2

#ACA9B2

Compound

#B2ACA9

#B2B1A9

#A9AFB2

#A9AAB2

Variations

Lighter

#C2BCBA

#D1CDCC

#E4E2E1

Darker

#928883

#665D59

#3B3634

Saturation

#AFADAC

#B2ACA9

#D99F82

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2ACA9

#AFAEAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2ACA9

#ADADA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2ACA9

#B2ACAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Smoky Wings 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

#C5AE9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2ACA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B3BE

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.

#789CAE

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: #B2ACA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2ACA9;

CSS Variable

--color-smoky-wings: #B2ACA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'smoky-wings': '#B2ACA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2ACA9] text-[#B2ACA9]

SCSS

$smoky-wings: #B2ACA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2ACA9?

#B2ACA9 is Smoky Wings, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B2ACA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Smoky Wings?

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

What colors pair well with Smoky Wings?

Smoky Wings 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 Smoky Wings?

You can download Smoky Wings 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 Smoky Wings?

The hex code is #B2ACA9. In RGB it's 178, 172, 169, and in HSL it's 20°, 6%, 68%.

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