Wool .03 by Colorhouse paint color
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Wool .03

40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Wool .03 Technical Profile

What color is Wool .03? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #A1ABAB. Colors similar to Wool .03 include Benjamin Moore Adagio, Behr Portsmouth Bay, Vista Paint Waterby. Wool .03 has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Wool .03 depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Wool .03 pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.

HEX Code#A1ABAB
RGB161, 171, 171
LRV39.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandColorhouse
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Colors Similar to Wool .03

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Adagio

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Portsmouth Bay

Behr

Nearly identical

Waterby

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Citadel Blue

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Champenoise Blue Met.

MPC

Nearly identical

Breezy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Polaris

PPG

Nearly identical

Dream Weaver

Valspar

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Wool .03

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wool .03

#A1ABAB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8599AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Wool .03

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Slate

Complement

Quest Gray

Wool .03 Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Imagine .05

Accent

Metal .05

Pop

Thrive .05

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

Wool .05

Pop

Petal .04

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

Wood .05

Pop

Petal .06

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Colorhouse Colors

Other Colorhouse colors close to Wool .03.

Water .06

Colorhouse · Water-06

#9EAEA3

Water .04

Colorhouse · Water-04

#9FB4B4

Metal .04

Colorhouse · Metal-04

#9FA198

Metal .03

Colorhouse · Metal-03

#B5B8B1

Stone .05

Colorhouse · Stone-05

#AAA593

Nourish .03

Colorhouse · Nourish-03

#A5A392

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Mohawk Valley

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Frappé

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#BFBAAF

Wool .03 — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wool .03 have?
Wool .03 by Colorhouse has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Wool .03 from other brands?
The closest matches are Adagio by Benjamin Moore (#A1A9A9), Portsmouth Bay by Behr (#A0ACAE), Waterby by Vista Paint (#A0ADAD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wool .03?
Wool .03 has an LRV of 39.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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