GREYS

Aniline Mauve

#B9ABAD

RGB 185, 171, 173 · HSL 351°, 9%, 70% · CMYK 0, 8, 6, 27

Aniline Mauve is #B9ABAD in HEX — rgb(185, 171, 173), hsl(351°, 9%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 6%, 27%).

Aniline Mauve pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 351°, 9%, 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#B9ABAD

RGB185, 171, 173

HSL351°, 9%, 70%

HSV351°, 8%, 73%

CMYK0, 8, 6, 27

Decimal12168109

CSS RGBrgb(185, 171, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 9%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aniline Mauve S02B2

Exact match

Valspar

Twilight Mauve 1001-8A

ΔE 1.1 · #BCADB0

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Mauve DE6395

ΔE 2 · #BBB0B1

Behr

Cocoa Craving N150-3

ΔE 2 · #B6A8A7

Benjamin Moore

Dusk 1446

ΔE 2.5 · #B5AAB0

Sherwin-Williams

Chaise Mauve SW6016

ΔE 2.7 · #C1B2B3

PPG

Silver Service 1004-4

ΔE 2.7 · #B2AAAA

Kilz

Natural Echo LA250-01

ΔE 3.2 · #B9B0AE

Vista Paint

Heather Ridge K-763

ΔE 3.6 · #AEA4A9

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 3.7 · #C2ADAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Wings 553

ΔE 4.1 · #B2ACA9

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 4.9 · #BBB1AB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6 · #B6A39C

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6.4 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 8.7 · #B5B8B1

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.9 · #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

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

#B9ABAD

#ACB9B7

Analogous

#B9ACB5

#B9ABAD

#B9B0AC

Triadic

#B9ABAD

#AEB9AC

#ACAEB9

Split-Complementary

#B9ABAD

#ACB9B0

#ACB5B9

Tetradic

#B9ABAD

#B5B9AC

#ACB9B7

#B0ACB9

Monochromatic

#6F5D60

#978285

#B9ABAD

#DCD5D6

#F3F1F1

Rectangle

#B9ABAD

#B9B7AC

#ACB9B7

#ACAEB9

Compound

#B9ABAD

#B9B0AC

#ACB9B7

#ACB5B9

Variations

Lighter

#C7BCBE

#D5CECF

#E6E3E3

Darker

#998487

#6C585B

#3F3335

Saturation

#B5B0B1

#B9ACAE

#DC8995

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

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9ABAD

#B1B0AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9ABAD

#ADADAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9ABAD

#B8ACAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Aniline Mauve 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

#CAAD9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9ABAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B2C1

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.

#7EB2AA

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: #B9ABAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9ABAD;

CSS Variable

--color-aniline-mauve: #B9ABAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aniline-mauve': '#B9ABAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9ABAD] text-[#B9ABAD]

SCSS

$aniline-mauve: #B9ABAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9ABAD?

#B9ABAD is Aniline Mauve, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B9ABAD warm or cool?

Aniline Mauve reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aniline Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Aniline Mauve?

Aniline Mauve 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 Aniline Mauve?

You can download Aniline Mauve 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 Aniline Mauve?

The hex code is #B9ABAD. In RGB it's 185, 171, 173, and in HSL it's 351°, 9%, 70%.

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