#ABB0B6
- Brightness
- 175.2
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 213°, 7%, 69%
- HSV V %
- 71%
- Lab
- 71.6, -0.6, -3.7
- CMYK (%)
- 6%, 3%, 0%, 29%
- PNG size
- 6.1 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted cool hue
Black text
9.62:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
2.18:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (9.62:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #ABB0B6
Common Name: Munsell 5pb 7/1
RGB: 171, 176, 182
HSL: 210°, 8%, 70%
Contrast vs White: 2.1 (AA pass)
Contrast vs Black: 5.4 (AA pass)
Mood: This color carries a subtle, calm, and slightly industrial feeling. It resonates well in minimalist or modern design contexts, offering a sense of neutrality and balance. It's often associated with the refinement of professional environments, providing a sophisticated yet unobtrusive backdrop.
Close Matches:
- Behr Paint: Stargazer - #AEB2B6 (ΔE=1.37)
- Pantone Solid Coated: PANTONE 7543 C - #A5AEB6 (ΔE=2.04)
- Sikkens 4041 Color Concept: U0.05.65 - #ABB2BC (ΔE=2.37)
- Benjamin Moore: Pigeon Gray - #ABAFB4 (ΔE=0.72)
Why Designers Use It:
- This shade is widely chosen for environments requiring subtle elegance, such as corporate offices, tech spaces, or high-end interiors. The color’s balanced neutrality helps to blend seamlessly with various design elements.
- Its versatility allows for usage in both residential and commercial projects. It provides a soothing tone in spaces designed for focus, such as workstations and meeting rooms.
- Due to its subtlety, this color is particularly common in modern interior design trends, including Scandinavian and industrial styles. Designers also favor it in branding for companies seeking professionalism without starkness.
- The subdued nature of this hue is ideal for tech industry branding, where minimalism and clean aesthetics are vital. It also appears in digital interfaces, user experience design, and corporate websites.
- While traditionally used in buildings and architecture, especially in Europe and North America, it's now gaining popularity globally in tech and digital spaces.