GREYS

Magnetic Grey

#838789

RGB 131, 135, 137 · HSL 200°, 2%, 53% · CMYK 4, 1, 0, 46

Magnetic Grey is #838789 in HEX — rgb(131, 135, 137), hsl(200°, 2%, 53%), cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 46%).

Magnetic Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 200°, 2%, 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#838789

RGB131, 135, 137

HSL200°, 2%, 53%

HSV200°, 4%, 54%

CMYK4, 1, 0, 46

Decimal8619913

CSS RGBrgb(131, 135, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 2%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Stone Age K-811

ΔE 1 · #81878A

Benjamin Moore

Englewood 1607

ΔE 1.1 · #808588

Valspar

Vessel Gray 4005-2A

ΔE 1.2 · #84878B

Sherwin-Williams

Software SW7074

ΔE 1.3 · #7F8486

Hallman-Lindsay

London Road 527

ΔE 1.6 · #7F878A

PPG

Dover Gray 1001-5

ΔE 1.7 · #848585

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 1.9 · #878787

Dunn-Edwards

Storm Cloud DE6362

ΔE 2 · #808283

Dulux

Franz Josef NZ9C9

ΔE 2.2 · #888A89

RAL

Pearl Dark Grey 9023

ΔE 2.5 · #828282

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 2.5 · #8B8A8C

Kilz

Chipped Granite RL230

ΔE 2.8 · #7C8081

Behr

Pewter Ring UL260-4

ΔE 3 · #898686

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 3.4 · #788082

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 3.7 · #8D8D8B

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 5.4 · #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 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

#838789

#8A8685

Analogous

#858A89

#838789

#85868A

Triadic

#838789

#8A8588

#888A85

Split-Complementary

#838789

#8A8586

#8A8985

Tetradic

#838789

#89858A

#8A8685

#868A85

Monochromatic

#393B3C

#5F6263

#838789

#ACAEAF

#D3D4D5

Rectangle

#838789

#86858A

#8A8685

#888A85

Compound

#838789

#85868A

#8A8685

#8A8985

Variations

Lighter

#9DA0A1

#B6B7B8

#D4D5D6

Darker

#6A6D6E

#494B4C

#2A2C2C

Saturation

#868788

#85888A

#4A9CC4

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

3.63:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.79:1

Deuteranopia

#838789

#85868A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#838789

#868689

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#838789

#838787

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Magnetic 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

#A29282

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#838789

Daylight 5500K

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

#8F97A6

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.

#906956

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: #838789;

CSS — background

background-color: #838789;

CSS Variable

--color-magnetic-grey: #838789;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magnetic-grey': '#838789' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#838789] text-[#838789]

SCSS

$magnetic-grey: #838789;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #838789?

#838789 is Magnetic Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #838789 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magnetic Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Magnetic Grey?

Magnetic 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 Magnetic Grey?

You can download Magnetic 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 Magnetic Grey?

The hex code is #838789. In RGB it's 131, 135, 137, and in HSL it's 200°, 2%, 53%.

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