How popular is Steel?
Searches per month · IndiaAbout 250 searches a month in India84% of them by its code 6142.
- #108 most-searched paint color in India
- #108 most-searched Asian Paints color
- #19 most-searched gray in India
Google search volume for “Asian Paints Steel” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Steel
Steel is a balanced, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 51 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Asian Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Steel, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Steel
- Brand
- Asian Paints
- Code
- 6142
- Hex
- #BBBEBC
- RGB
- 187, 190, 188
- HSL
- 140, 2%, 74%
- CMYK
- 2, 0, 1, 25Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 76.7, -1.4, 0.6
- CSS
- --asian-paints-steel
- LRV
- 51 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.