#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.

color #aeafb9

#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.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
174, 175, 185
rgb(174, 175, 185)
CMYK
0.0595, 0.0541, 0.00, 0.275
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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)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#aeafb9
RGB:174 175 185
HSL:234.55deg 7.28% 70.39%
HEX:#b9b8ae
RGB:185 184 174
HSL:54.55deg 7.28% 70.39%

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