GREYS

Rose Ashes

#B5ACAB

RGB 181, 172, 171 · HSL 6°, 6%, 69% · CMYK 0, 5, 6, 29

Rose Ashes is #B5ACAB in HEX — rgb(181, 172, 171), hsl(6°, 6%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 6%, 29%).

Rose Ashes pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 6°, 6%, 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#B5ACAB

RGB181, 172, 171

HSL6°, 6%, 69%

HSV6°, 6%, 71%

CMYK0, 5, 6, 29

Decimal11906219

CSS RGBrgb(181, 172, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 6%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Silver Service 1004-4

ΔE 1 · #B2AAAA

Dulux

Kid Gloves S03A2

ΔE 1 · #B6AEAE

Behr

Prestige 750B-4

ΔE 1 · #B4ADAD

Kilz

Natural Echo LA250-01

ΔE 1.5 · #B9B0AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Wings 553

ΔE 1.6 · #B2ACA9

Benjamin Moore

Elephant 2109-50

ΔE 1.7 · #B6ACA8

Valspar

London Coach 4002-1B

ΔE 1.8 · #B7AEAA

Dunn-Edwards

Smoky Mountain DE6388

ΔE 2.1 · #AFA8A9

Sherwin-Williams

Mystical Shade SW6276

ΔE 2.3 · #AEA9AA

Vista Paint

Smoky Wings C-552

ΔE 2.4 · #B3ADA8

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 3.3 · #BBB1AB

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.8 · #A5A5A5

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4.9 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 6.5 · #B5B8B1

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B5ACAB

#ABB4B5

Analogous

#B5ABAF

#B5ACAB

#B5B1AB

Triadic

#B5ACAB

#ABB5AC

#ACABB5

Split-Complementary

#B5ACAB

#ABB5B1

#ABAFB5

Tetradic

#B5ACAB

#AFB5AB

#ABB4B5

#B1ABB5

Monochromatic

#695F5D

#918483

#B5ACAB

#D9D4D4

#F3F2F1

Rectangle

#B5ACAB

#B4B5AB

#ABB4B5

#ACABB5

Compound

#B5ACAB

#B5B1AB

#ABB4B5

#ABAFB5

Variations

Lighter

#C4BDBC

#D2CECD

#E4E2E2

Darker

#948786

#675C5A

#3C3534

Saturation

#B1AFAF

#B5ACAB

#DA8E86

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5ACAB

#B0AFAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5ACAB

#AEAEAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5ACAB

#B5ACAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rose Ashes 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

#C7AE9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5ACAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B3C0

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.

#7BABB0

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: #B5ACAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5ACAB;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-ashes: #B5ACAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-ashes': '#B5ACAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5ACAB] text-[#B5ACAB]

SCSS

$rose-ashes: #B5ACAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5ACAB?

#B5ACAB is Rose Ashes, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B5ACAB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Ashes?

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

What colors pair well with Rose Ashes?

Rose Ashes 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 Rose Ashes?

You can download Rose Ashes 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 Rose Ashes?

The hex code is #B5ACAB. In RGB it's 181, 172, 171, and in HSL it's 6°, 6%, 69%.

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