GREYS

Feldspar

#858F94

RGB 133, 143, 148 · HSL 200°, 7%, 55% · CMYK 10, 3, 0, 42

Feldspar is #858F94 in HEX — rgb(133, 143, 148), hsl(200°, 7%, 55%), cmyk(10%, 3%, 0%, 42%).

Feldspar pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 200°, 7%, 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#858F94

RGB133, 143, 148

HSL200°, 7%, 55%

HSV200°, 10%, 58%

CMYK10, 3, 0, 42

Decimal8753044

CSS RGBrgb(133, 143, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 7%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Feldspar 1038-5

Exact match

Valspar

Sharkfin 4007-2A

ΔE 0.7 · #848E92

Behr

Dark Storm Cloud 740F-4

ΔE 1.5 · #829096

Dulux

Metal Charge SG6C6

ΔE 1.7 · #899198

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2124-30

ΔE 2.2 · #8C9195

RAL

Telegrey 2 7046

ΔE 2.4 · #82898F

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 2.5 · #889099

Vista Paint

Smoky Day C-490

ΔE 3.2 · #7D8D8F

Hallman-Lindsay

London Road 527

ΔE 3.3 · #7F878A

Kilz

Dark Sterling RL120

ΔE 3.3 · #909498

Sherwin-Williams

Steely Gray SW7664

ΔE 3.5 · #90979B

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Flannel DE6319

ΔE 4.1 · #8D9A9E

IKEA

IKEA158 158

ΔE 4.1 · #7C9195

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 4.6 · #82979D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 5.3 · #878787

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 5.4 · #8D8D8B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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 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

#858F94

#948A84

Analogous

#849492

#858F94

#848794

Triadic

#858F94

#94848F

#8F9484

Split-Complementary

#858F94

#948487

#949284

Tetradic

#858F94

#928494

#948A84

#879484

Monochromatic

#3B4144

#5F686D

#858F94

#ADB4B8

#D6DADB

Rectangle

#858F94

#8A8494

#948A84

#8F9484

Compound

#858F94

#848794

#948A84

#949284

Variations

Lighter

#9DA5AA

#B6BCBE

#D5D7D9

Darker

#687378

#474F53

#292E30

Saturation

#8A8D8F

#848F94

#4FA1CA

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

3.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.35:1

Deuteranopia

#858F94

#8A8C95

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#858F94

#8D8D93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#858F94

#85908F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Feldspar 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

#A3988A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#858F94

Daylight 5500K

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

#909DAE

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.

#956D59

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: #858F94;

CSS — background

background-color: #858F94;

CSS Variable

--color-feldspar: #858F94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'feldspar': '#858F94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#858F94] text-[#858F94]

SCSS

$feldspar: #858F94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #858F94?

#858F94 is Feldspar, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #858F94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Feldspar?

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

What colors pair well with Feldspar?

Feldspar 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 Feldspar?

You can download Feldspar 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 Feldspar?

The hex code is #858F94. In RGB it's 133, 143, 148, and in HSL it's 200°, 7%, 55%.

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