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Saturn Gray

#B7AF9F

RGB 183, 175, 159 · HSL 40°, 14%, 67% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 28

Saturn Gray is #B7AF9F in HEX — rgb(183, 175, 159), hsl(40°, 14%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 28%).

Saturn Gray pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 14%, 67%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B7AF9F

RGB183, 175, 159

HSL40°, 14%, 67%

HSV40°, 13%, 72%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 28

Decimal12038047

CSS RGBrgb(183, 175, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 14%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Saturn Gray UL190-7

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 0.8 · #B7AE9D

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 1 · #B5AFA0

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Gray SW0049

ΔE 1.2 · #B8B2A2

Vista Paint

Marshy Habitat C-203

ΔE 1.3 · #B6AD9F

Dunn-Edwards

Flintstone DE6221

ΔE 1.5 · #BBB3A2

PPG

Desert Dune 1023-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B5AB9C

Valspar

Carriage House 6003-1C

ΔE 1.6 · #B3AF9F

Hallman-Lindsay

Langdon Dove historic-langdon-dove

ΔE 1.7 · #B5AB9A

Benjamin Moore

Pashmina AF-100

ΔE 1.7 · #BCB3A2

Dulux

Mangaweka Half NZ9D6

ΔE 1.8 · #B9B1A4

Kilz

Cottage Stone LL210

ΔE 2.4 · #B8AB9A

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.2 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 4.3 · #AAA593

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B7AF9F

#9FA7B7

Analogous

#B7A39F

#B7AF9F

#B3B79F

Triadic

#B7AF9F

#9FB7AF

#AF9FB7

Split-Complementary

#B7AF9F

#9FB3B7

#A39FB7

Tetradic

#B7AF9F

#9FB7A3

#9FA7B7

#B79FB3

Monochromatic

#6C6351

#968A73

#B7AF9F

#D8D3CB

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#B7AF9F

#A7B79F

#9FA7B7

#AF9FB7

Compound

#B7AF9F

#B3B79F

#9FA7B7

#A39FB7

Variations

Lighter

#C5BFB2

#D3CFC7

#E4E3DF

Darker

#9A8E77

#6C634F

#3F3A2E

Saturation

#AEACA7

#B7AF9F

#DBBB7B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7AF9F

#B5B0A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7AF9F

#B0B0A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7AF9F

#B8ADAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Saturn Gray brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C9B092

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7AF9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6B5B7

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.

#7688AD

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: #B7AF9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7AF9F;

CSS Variable

--color-saturn-gray: #B7AF9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saturn-gray': '#B7AF9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7AF9F] text-[#B7AF9F]

SCSS

$saturn-gray: #B7AF9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7AF9F?

#B7AF9F is Saturn Gray, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B7AF9F warm or cool?

Saturn Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Saturn Gray?

Saturn Gray works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Saturn Gray?

Saturn Gray pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Saturn Gray?

You can download Saturn Gray 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 Saturn Gray?

The hex code is #B7AF9F. In RGB it's 183, 175, 159, and in HSL it's 40°, 14%, 67%.

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