#aeafb9 - Buffed Plum color

This is a gentle, muted cool gray with a whisper of lavender and green, producing a soft, dusty steel-blue effect. It reads as sophisticated and calming—ideal for minimalist interiors, understated branding, or refined stationery. The tone feels both contemporary and slightly vintage, bringing serenity without being cold. It pairs beautifully with warm woods, creamy ivories, deep navy, or blush accents to add contrast. Use it to create quiet elegance and subtle depth.

#aeafb9 color RGB value is 174, 175, 185, and the CMYK value is 0.0595, 0.0541, 0.00, 0.275. Alternative names for that color are: buffed plum, gray, darkgray, aluminium, cadet blue, violet, darkgrey.

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Color Conversion

Name	Values	CSS
RGB(0-255)	174, 175, 185	rgb(174, 175, 185)
CMYK	0.0595, 0.0541, 0.00, 0.275	-
sRGB	0.682, 0.686, 0.725	rgb(68.2%, 68.6%, 72.5%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible	0.678, 0.680, 0.718	color(a98-rgb, 0.678, 0.68, 0.718)
HCT	270, 8.16, 71.7	color(--hct, 270, 5.63%, 71.7%)
HSL	235, 7.28, 70.4	hsl(235, 7.28%, 70.4%)
HSV	235, 5.95, 72.5	color(--hsv, 235, 5.95%, 72.5%)
HWB	235, 68.2, 27.5	hwb(235, 68.2%, 27.5%)
Lab	71.6, 1.08, -5.26	lab(71.6%, 1.08, -5.26)
P3	0.683, 0.686, 0.722	color(display-p3, 0.683, 0.686, 0.722)
XYZ D50	0.419, 0.431, 0.394	color(xyz-d50, 0.419, 0.431, 0.394)