BLUES

Acier Tint

#98A2B2

RGB 152, 162, 178 · HSL 217°, 14%, 65% · CMYK 15, 9, 0, 30

Acier Tint is #98A2B2 in HEX — rgb(152, 162, 178), hsl(217°, 14%, 65%), cmyk(15%, 9%, 0%, 30%).

Acier Tint pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 217°, 14%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#98A2B2

RGB152, 162, 178

HSL217°, 14%, 65%

HSV217°, 15%, 70%

CMYK15, 9, 0, 30

Decimal10003122

CSS RGBrgb(152, 162, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(217, 14%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Acier Tint4004-3C

Exact match

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Vesper VioletSW6542

ΔE 1.7 · #99A0B2

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Screen TestS41C3

ΔE 1.8 · #999FB0

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Comet1628

ΔE 2.3 · #98A3AF

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Great FallsPPU15-11

ΔE 2.3 · #9FA6B4

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ΔE 2.5 · #9EA6B9

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ΔE 3 · #939DA9

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ΔE 3.3 · #A2A5B2

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ΔE 3.5 · #979BA8

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Shining KnightDE6347

ΔE 4.3 · #989EA7

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ΔE 4.4 · #9DA1AA

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ΔE 4.7 · #A6ACB8

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ΔE 7.6 · #AAB1B8

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ΔE 7.9 · #889099

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ΔE 8.5 · #A1B8CA

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#98A2B2

#B2A999

Analogous

#99AFB2

#98A2B2

#9C99B2

Triadic

#98A2B2

#B299A3

#A3B299

Split-Complementary

#98A2B2

#B29C99

#AFB299

Tetradic

#98A2B2

#B299AF

#B2A999

#99B29C

Monochromatic

#4D5666

#6E7B91

#98A2B2

#C5CAD3

#F0F2F4

Rectangle

#98A2B2

#A999B2

#B2A999

#A3B299

Compound

#98A2B2

#9C99B2

#B2A999

#AFB299

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Acier Tint run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #EEEFF2

Tint #D8DCE2

Tint #C3C9D2

Tint #AEB6C2

Base #98A2B2

Shade #738095

Shade #545F70

Shade #373E49

Shade #1A1E23

Variations

Lighter

#AEB5C2

#C3C8D0

#DDDFE3

Darker

#738097

#4D5869

#2D333E

Saturation

#A2A5A9

#99A3B2

#739AD9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#98A2B2

#9BA0B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#98A2B2

#A0A0B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#98A2B2

#97A5A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Acier Tint lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#B1A6A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#98A2B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FABC5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#A99470

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: #98A2B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #98A2B2;

CSS Variable

--color-acier-tint: #98A2B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'acier-tint': '#98A2B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#98A2B2] text-[#98A2B2]

SCSS

$acier-tint: #98A2B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #98A2B2?

#98A2B2 is Acier Tint, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #98A2B2 warm or cool?

Acier Tint reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Acier Tint?

Acier Tint works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Acier Tint?

Acier Tint pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Acier Tint?

You can download Acier Tint 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 Acier Tint?

The hex code is #98A2B2. In RGB it's 152, 162, 178, and in HSL it's 217°, 14%, 65%.

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