GREYS

Moody Blue

#7A9192

RGB 122, 145, 146 · HSL 183°, 10%, 53% · CMYK 16, 1, 0, 43

Moody Blue is #7A9192 in HEX — rgb(122, 145, 146), hsl(183°, 10%, 53%), cmyk(16%, 1%, 0%, 43%).

Moody Blue pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 183°, 10%, 53%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#7A9192

RGB122, 145, 146

HSL183°, 10%, 53%

HSV183°, 16%, 57%

CMYK16, 1, 0, 43

Decimal8032658

CSS RGBrgb(122, 145, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(183, 10%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Moody Blue SW6221

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Miracle Bay 471

ΔE 1 · #799292

Vista Paint

Miracle Bay C-470

ΔE 1.4 · #7B9392

Valspar

Villa Blue 5002-4B

ΔE 1.9 · #769292

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 1.9 · #7C9195

Behr

Raindance QE-53

ΔE 2 · #7F9193

Dulux

Goyder Green SG5G4

ΔE 2.2 · #7F9290

PPG

Scarborough 1145-5

ΔE 2.4 · #809391

Benjamin Moore

Aegean 2136-40

ΔE 3.1 · #708A8C

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 4 · #82979D

Kilz

Downpour RM100

ΔE 4.2 · #808C8B

RAL

Silver Grey 7001

ΔE 5.1 · #8A9597

Farrow & Ball

Oval Room Blue 85

ΔE 5.4 · #8B9D9B

Dunn-Edwards

Thundercloud DE5774

ΔE 5.5 · #698589

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 7.4 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 8.8 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle cool green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#7A9192

#937C7B

Analogous

#7B9388

#7A9192

#7B8693

Triadic

#7A9192

#937B92

#92937B

Split-Complementary

#7A9192

#937B86

#93887B

Tetradic

#7A9192

#887B93

#937C7B

#86937B

Monochromatic

#354041

#576A6B

#7A9192

#A5B5B6

#CFD8D8

Rectangle

#7A9192

#7C7B93

#937C7B

#92937B

Compound

#7A9192

#7B8693

#937C7B

#93887B

Variations

Lighter

#96A8A9

#B1BDBD

#D2D8D8

Darker

#617677

#425253

#263030

Saturation

#848A8B

#7B9293

#45C2C9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.29:1

Deuteranopia

#7A9192

#888A93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7A9192

#8D8D92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7A9192

#7B9190

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Moody Blue gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#9B9989

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7A9192

Daylight 5500K

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

#889EAD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#905956

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: #7A9192;

CSS — background

background-color: #7A9192;

CSS Variable

--color-moody-blue: #7A9192;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moody-blue': '#7A9192' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7A9192] text-[#7A9192]

SCSS

$moody-blue: #7A9192;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7A9192?

#7A9192 is Moody Blue, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #7A9192 warm or cool?

Moody Blue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Moody Blue?

Moody Blue works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Moody Blue?

Moody Blue pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Moody Blue?

You can download Moody Blue 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 Moody Blue?

The hex code is #7A9192. In RGB it's 122, 145, 146, and in HSL it's 183°, 10%, 53%.

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