GREYS

Lingering Storm

#858381

RGB 133, 131, 129 · HSL 30°, 2%, 51% · CMYK 0, 2, 3, 48

Lingering Storm is #858381 in HEX — rgb(133, 131, 129), hsl(30°, 2%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 48%).

Lingering Storm pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 30°, 2%, 51%. 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#858381

RGB133, 131, 129

HSL30°, 2%, 51%

HSV30°, 3%, 52%

CMYK0, 2, 3, 48

Decimal8749953

CSS RGBrgb(133, 131, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 2%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cast in Stone K-818

ΔE 0.8 · #858483

Benjamin Moore

Cinder AF-705

ΔE 1.2 · #878684

RAL

Pearl Dark Grey 9023

ΔE 1.5 · #828282

Hallman-Lindsay

Captain Nemo 542

ΔE 1.6 · #828080

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 1.7 · #888786

PPG

Dover Gray 1001-5

ΔE 1.7 · #848585

Valspar

Dusty Lead 4002-2B

ΔE 1.7 · #87817F

Behr

Pewter Ring UL260-4

ΔE 1.8 · #898686

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 2 · #878787

Sherwin-Williams

Cityscape SW7067

ΔE 2 · #7F817E

Dulux

Whakarewarewa NZ9C8

ΔE 2.7 · #898781

Farrow & Ball

Mole's Breath 276

ΔE 3 · #8B857F

Kilz

Approaching Storm RL190

ΔE 3.1 · #8D8B89

IKEA

IKEA185 185

ΔE 3.4 · #7B7B79

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 3.6 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.5 · #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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#858381

#808285

Analogous

#858080

#858381

#858580

Triadic

#858381

#808582

#828085

Split-Complementary

#858381

#808585

#808085

Tetradic

#858381

#808580

#808285

#858085

Monochromatic

#373634

#5E5C5A

#858381

#AAA8A7

#D0CFCE

Rectangle

#858381

#828580

#808285

#828085

Compound

#858381

#858580

#808285

#808085

Variations

Lighter

#9D9B99

#B5B4B3

#D4D3D3

Darker

#6A6866

#494846

#2B2A29

Saturation

#838281

#858280

#C28242

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

3.78:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.56:1

Deuteranopia

#858381

#848482

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#858381

#838381

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#858381

#858383

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lingering Storm 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

#A38F7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#858381

Daylight 5500K

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

#9094A0

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.

#536F8A

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: #858381;

CSS — background

background-color: #858381;

CSS Variable

--color-lingering-storm: #858381;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lingering-storm': '#858381' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#858381] text-[#858381]

SCSS

$lingering-storm: #858381;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #858381?

#858381 is Lingering Storm, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #858381 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lingering Storm?

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

What colors pair well with Lingering Storm?

Lingering Storm 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 Lingering Storm?

You can download Lingering Storm 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 Lingering Storm?

The hex code is #858381. In RGB it's 133, 131, 129, and in HSL it's 30°, 2%, 51%.

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