GREYS

Angel Finger

#B8ACB4

RGB 184, 172, 180 · HSL 320°, 8%, 70% · CMYK 0, 7, 2, 28

Angel Finger is #B8ACB4 in HEX — rgb(184, 172, 180), hsl(320°, 8%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 2%, 28%).

Angel Finger pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 320°, 8%, 70%. 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#B8ACB4

RGB184, 172, 180

HSL320°, 8%, 70%

HSV320°, 7%, 72%

CMYK0, 7, 2, 28

Decimal12102836

CSS RGBrgb(184, 172, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 8%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Angel Finger S47B2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sanctuary AF-620

ΔE 1.4 · #B5AAB0

Vista Paint

Heather Hill C-1301

ΔE 1.6 · #BBAFB9

Hallman-Lindsay

Heather Hill 1302

ΔE 2.2 · #BBB0BB

Behr

Audition MQ5-36

ΔE 2.8 · #B2A8B4

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #B8B0BC

Sherwin-Williams

Beguiling Mauve SW6269

ΔE 3.2 · #AFA7AC

PPG

Ash Grove 1172-4

ΔE 3.8 · #B9B3BF

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 4 · #BBB0B1

Kilz

Disco Ball RB250-01

ΔE 4.8 · #A9A5AA

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 6.6 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.1 · #A6ACB8

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.3 · #A5A5A5

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 7.7 · #BBB1AB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.3 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.1 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B8ACB4

#ACB9B0

Analogous

#B7ACB9

#B8ACB4

#B9ACAE

Triadic

#B8ACB4

#B5B9AC

#ACB5B9

Split-Complementary

#B8ACB4

#AEB9AC

#ACB9B7

Tetradic

#B8ACB4

#B9B7AC

#ACB9B0

#ACAEB9

Monochromatic

#6E5E69

#95838F

#B8ACB4

#DCD6DA

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#B8ACB4

#B9B0AC

#ACB9B0

#ACB5B9

Compound

#B8ACB4

#B9ACAE

#ACB9B0

#ACB9B7

Variations

Lighter

#C7BDC3

#D4CED2

#E6E3E5

Darker

#988592

#6B5A65

#3E343B

Saturation

#B4B1B3

#B9ACB5

#DC89C0

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8ACB4

#B0B1B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8ACB4

#AEAEB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8ACB4

#B7AEAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Angel Finger 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

#C9AEA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8ACB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B3C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#7EB28F

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: #B8ACB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8ACB4;

CSS Variable

--color-angel-finger: #B8ACB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'angel-finger': '#B8ACB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8ACB4] text-[#B8ACB4]

SCSS

$angel-finger: #B8ACB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8ACB4?

#B8ACB4 is Angel Finger, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B8ACB4 warm or cool?

Angel Finger reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Angel Finger?

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

What colors pair well with Angel Finger?

Angel Finger 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 Angel Finger?

You can download Angel Finger 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 Angel Finger?

The hex code is #B8ACB4. In RGB it's 184, 172, 180, and in HSL it's 320°, 8%, 70%.

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