#ABB9B5
- Brightness
- 180.5
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 163°, 9%, 70%
- HSV V %
- 73%
- Lab
- 74.0, -5.6, 0.4
- CMYK (%)
- 8%, 0%, 2%, 27%
- PNG size
- 5.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted cool hue
Black text
10.34:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
2.03:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (10.34:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #ABB9B5
Common Name: Smoke Blue
RGB: (171, 185, 181)
HSL: (174°, 9%, 69%)
Contrast (vs White): 2.6, AA pass
Contrast (vs Black): 8.4, AA pass
Mood: A soft, muted hue with cool undertones, #ABB9B5 gives off a calm, balanced, and slightly reserved energy. Often associated with peaceful, minimalistic designs, it is favored in environments where a subtle yet sophisticated aesthetic is needed. This shade can evoke feelings of tranquility and subtle elegance.
Close Matches:
- Jotun Paint - VOSS: #B1C3C1 (ΔE=3.83)
- Sikkens 5051 - Color Concept: #ABB9B5 (ΔE=0.00)
- Pantone Solid Uncoated - PANTONE 5517 U: #AEBBBA (ΔE=1.91)
- Benjamin Moore - Wedgewood Gray: #ADC0BE (ΔE=3.03)
- BS 2660 - Court Grey: #A5B2A8 (ΔE=4.24)
Why Designers Use It:
- It offers a soft and sophisticated tone, perfect for creating calm, serene environments in both interior design and graphic design.
- This color is widely used in corporate settings where professionalism and a calming atmosphere are priorities.
- Because of its versatility, it is applied across many industries such as real estate (high-end interiors), automotive (luxury vehicle interiors), and technology (website design and branding).
- It is especially popular in Scandinavian design, where it complements natural light and simple, functional design elements.
- The color is derived from nature-inspired hues and is closely linked to cool weather and misty landscapes, making it a good fit for design spaces that aim to evoke a sense of cool serenity.