GREYS

Warrior

#838289

RGB 131, 130, 137 · HSL 249°, 3%, 52% · CMYK 4, 5, 0, 46

Warrior is #838289 in HEX — rgb(131, 130, 137), hsl(249°, 3%, 52%), cmyk(4%, 5%, 0%, 46%).

Warrior pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 249°, 3%, 52%. 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#838289

RGB131, 130, 137

HSL249°, 3%, 52%

HSV249°, 5%, 54%

CMYK4, 5, 0, 46

Decimal8618633

CSS RGBrgb(131, 130, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(249, 3%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Warrior RB250-02

Exact match

PPG

Victorian Pewter 1013-5

ΔE 1.4 · #828388

Vista Paint

Girgitta K-771

ΔE 1.9 · #87868B

Benjamin Moore

Dior 2133-40

ΔE 2.3 · #7D8085

Dulux

Soft Savvy S45A4

ΔE 2.3 · #837E87

Behr

Old Amethyst MQ5-3

ΔE 2.3 · #84838E

Valspar

Cinder Fox 4001-2B

ΔE 2.6 · #848083

Sherwin-Williams

Serious Gray SW6256

ΔE 3.1 · #7D848B

Dunn-Edwards

Tarnished Silver DE6355

ΔE 3.5 · #797B80

RAL

Telegrey 2 7046

ΔE 3.7 · #82898F

Hallman-Lindsay

Captain Nemo 542

ΔE 4.1 · #828080

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 4.1 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 4.4 · #878787

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 4.9 · #788082

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 4.9 · #8D8089

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 5.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#838289

#878881

Analogous

#818388

#838289

#868188

Triadic

#838289

#888281

#818882

Split-Complementary

#838289

#888681

#838881

Tetradic

#838289

#888183

#878881

#818886

Monochromatic

#37363A

#5C5C61

#838289

#A9A8AD

#D0D0D2

Rectangle

#838289

#888187

#878881

#818882

Compound

#838289

#868188

#878881

#838881

Variations

Lighter

#9B9AA0

#B4B4B7

#D4D3D5

Darker

#68676D

#47474B

#29292C

Saturation

#848386

#828188

#5846C4

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

3.80:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.52:1

Deuteranopia

#838289

#81838A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#838289

#828288

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#838289

#828382

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Warrior 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

#A28E82

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#838289

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F93A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#848D55

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: #838289;

CSS — background

background-color: #838289;

CSS Variable

--color-warrior: #838289;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warrior': '#838289' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#838289] text-[#838289]

SCSS

$warrior: #838289;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #838289?

#838289 is Warrior, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #838289 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warrior?

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

What colors pair well with Warrior?

Warrior 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 Warrior?

You can download Warrior 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 Warrior?

The hex code is #838289. In RGB it's 131, 130, 137, and in HSL it's 249°, 3%, 52%.

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