GREYS

Shady Grey

#849292

RGB 132, 146, 146 · HSL 180°, 6%, 55% · CMYK 10, 0, 0, 43

Shady Grey is #849292 in HEX — rgb(132, 146, 146), hsl(180°, 6%, 55%), cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 43%).

Shady Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 6%, 55%. 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#849292

RGB132, 146, 146

HSL180°, 6%, 55%

HSV180°, 10%, 57%

CMYK10, 0, 0, 43

Decimal8688274

CSS RGBrgb(132, 146, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 6%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pools of Blue K-851

ΔE 1 · #859495

Behr

Raindance QE-53

ΔE 1.9 · #7F9193

Dulux

Rangitikei River Half NZ9A8

ΔE 2 · #8A9593

Benjamin Moore

Brewster HC-162

ΔE 2.2 · #8B9797

RAL

Silver Grey 7001

ΔE 2.2 · #8A9597

PPG

Scarborough 1145-5

ΔE 2.2 · #809391

Kilz

Downpour RM100

ΔE 2.4 · #808C8B

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Day 491

ΔE 2.6 · #7D8F92

Valspar

Beguile 5002-2A

ΔE 2.7 · #86908C

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 3.4 · #7C9195

Sherwin-Williams

Moody Blue SW6221

ΔE 3.4 · #7A9192

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Flannel DE6319

ΔE 4 · #8D9A9E

Farrow & Ball

Oval Room Blue 85

ΔE 4.3 · #8B9D9B

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 4.4 · #82979D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 5.7 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 6.2 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#849292

#938585

Analogous

#85938C

#849292

#858C93

Triadic

#849292

#938593

#939385

Split-Complementary

#849292

#93858C

#938C85

Tetradic

#849292

#8C8593

#938585

#8C9385

Monochromatic

#3C4444

#606C6C

#849292

#AEB7B7

#D6DBDB

Rectangle

#849292

#858593

#938585

#939385

Compound

#849292

#858C93

#938585

#938C85

Variations

Lighter

#9EA9A9

#B7BEBE

#D5D9D9

Darker

#697777

#485252

#2A3030

Saturation

#8A8E8E

#859393

#4FC9C9

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.51:1

Deuteranopia

#849292

#8C8D93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#849292

#909092

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#849292

#849291

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Shady 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

#A29A89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#849292

Daylight 5500K

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

#909FAD

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.

#955959

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: #849292;

CSS — background

background-color: #849292;

CSS Variable

--color-shady-grey: #849292;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shady-grey': '#849292' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#849292] text-[#849292]

SCSS

$shady-grey: #849292;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #849292?

#849292 is Shady Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #849292 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shady Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Shady Grey?

Shady 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 Shady Grey?

You can download Shady 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 Shady Grey?

The hex code is #849292. In RGB it's 132, 146, 146, and in HSL it's 180°, 6%, 55%.

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