GREYS

Signal Grey

#838684

RGB 131, 134, 132 · HSL 140°, 1%, 52% · CMYK 2, 0, 1, 47

Signal Grey is #838684 in HEX — rgb(131, 134, 132), hsl(140°, 1%, 52%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 47%).

Signal Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 140°, 1%, 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#838684

RGB131, 134, 132

HSL140°, 1%, 52%

HSV140°, 2%, 53%

CMYK2, 0, 1, 47

Decimal8619652

CSS RGBrgb(131, 134, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(140, 1%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Grey Matters K-827

ΔE 0.8 · #838584

PPG

Dover Gray 1001-5

ΔE 1.4 · #848585

Benjamin Moore

Cinder AF-705

ΔE 1.6 · #878684

Valspar

Grey Suit 4004-2A

ΔE 1.6 · #888886

Dulux

Timeless Grey SN4G4

ΔE 1.8 · #888A89

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 1.8 · #888786

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 1.8 · #878787

Hallman-Lindsay

Subtle Shadow 534

ΔE 1.9 · #7F8282

Sherwin-Williams

Cityscape SW7067

ΔE 2 · #7F817E

RAL

Pearl Dark Grey 9023

ΔE 2.1 · #828282

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 2.1 · #848A86

Behr

Coastal Storm MQ6-20

ΔE 2.6 · #7C807D

Kilz

Chipped Granite RL230

ΔE 2.9 · #7C8081

IKEA

IKEA180 180

ΔE 3 · #81857E

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 3.2 · #8D8D8B

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 7.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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 MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#838684

#868385

Analogous

#848683

#838684

#838685

Triadic

#838684

#848386

#868483

Split-Complementary

#838684

#858386

#868384

Tetradic

#838684

#838486

#868385

#868583

Monochromatic

#383938

#5D5F5E

#838684

#AAACAB

#D1D2D1

Rectangle

#838684

#838586

#868385

#868483

Compound

#838684

#838685

#868385

#868384

Variations

Lighter

#9C9E9D

#B5B6B5

#D4D4D4

Darker

#696B6A

#484A49

#2A2B2A

Saturation

#848584

#838684

#47C270

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

3.68:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.71:1

Deuteranopia

#838684

#858585

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#838684

#858584

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#838684

#838686

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Signal Grey 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

#A2917E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#838684

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F96A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#8D557A

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: #838684;

CSS — background

background-color: #838684;

CSS Variable

--color-signal-grey: #838684;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'signal-grey': '#838684' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#838684] text-[#838684]

SCSS

$signal-grey: #838684;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #838684?

#838684 is Signal Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #838684 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Signal Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Signal Grey?

Signal Grey 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 Signal Grey?

You can download Signal Grey 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 Signal Grey?

The hex code is #838684. In RGB it's 131, 134, 132, and in HSL it's 140°, 1%, 52%.

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