GREYS

Object Of Desire

#B5A5A6

RGB 181, 165, 166 · HSL 356°, 10%, 68% · CMYK 0, 9, 8, 29

Object Of Desire is #B5A5A6 in HEX — rgb(181, 165, 166), hsl(356°, 10%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 8%, 29%).

Object Of Desire pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 356°, 10%, 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#B5A5A6

RGB181, 165, 166

HSL356°, 10%, 68%

HSV356°, 9%, 71%

CMYK0, 9, 8, 29

Decimal11904422

CSS RGBrgb(181, 165, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 10%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Object Of Desire MQ1-36

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Intuitive SW6017

ΔE 0.9 · #B3A3A5

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 2113-50

ΔE 1 · #B2A3A5

Dulux

Cool Lavender S05B3

ΔE 1.6 · #B3A6A5

Dunn-Edwards

Hazelnut DE6032

ΔE 3.1 · #B29E9D

Valspar

Twilight Mauve 1001-8A

ΔE 3.2 · #BCADB0

Vista Paint

Heather Ridge K-763

ΔE 3.3 · #AEA4A9

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 3.4 · #B8A7A2

PPG

Silver Service 1004-4

ΔE 3.4 · #B2AAAA

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.2 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4.6 · #B6A39C

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Wings 553

ΔE 4.7 · #B2ACA9

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 5.8 · #BBB1AB

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.3 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 9.4 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B5A5A6

#A5B6B4

Analogous

#B6A5AE

#B5A5A6

#B6ACA5

Triadic

#B5A5A6

#A6B6A5

#A5A6B6

Split-Complementary

#B5A5A6

#A5B6AC

#A5AEB6

Tetradic

#B5A5A6

#AEB6A5

#A5B6B4

#ACA5B6

Monochromatic

#6B5759

#937B7D

#B5A5A6

#D8CFD0

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#B5A5A6

#B6B4A5

#A5B6B4

#A5A6B6

Compound

#B5A5A6

#B6ACA5

#A5B6B4

#A5AEB6

Variations

Lighter

#C4B7B8

#D2CACA

#E4E0E1

Darker

#977F80

#6A5556

#3E3132

Saturation

#B0ABAB

#B6A5A6

#DA8187

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5A5A6

#ACABA6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5A5A6

#A8A8A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5A5A6

#B4A5A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Object Of Desire 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

#C7A898

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5A5A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4ADBC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#78AEAB

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: #B5A5A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5A5A6;

CSS Variable

--color-object-of-desire: #B5A5A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'object-of-desire': '#B5A5A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5A5A6] text-[#B5A5A6]

SCSS

$object-of-desire: #B5A5A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5A5A6?

#B5A5A6 is Object Of Desire, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B5A5A6 warm or cool?

Object Of Desire reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Object Of Desire?

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

What colors pair well with Object Of Desire?

Object Of Desire 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 Object Of Desire?

You can download Object Of Desire 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 Object Of Desire?

The hex code is #B5A5A6. In RGB it's 181, 165, 166, and in HSL it's 356°, 10%, 68%.

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