GREYS

Pewter Ring

#8A8886

RGB 138, 136, 134 · HSL 30°, 2%, 53% · CMYK 0, 1, 3, 46

Pewter Ring is #8A8886 in HEX — rgb(138, 136, 134), hsl(30°, 2%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 3%, 46%).

Pewter Ring pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 30°, 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#8A8886

RGB138, 136, 134

HSL30°, 2%, 53%

HSV30°, 3%, 54%

CMYK0, 1, 3, 46

Decimal9078918

CSS RGBrgb(138, 136, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 2%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 0.8 · #888786

Valspar

Grey Suit 4004-2A

ΔE 0.8 · #888886

Benjamin Moore

Cinder AF-705

ΔE 0.9 · #878684

Kilz

Approaching Storm RL190

ΔE 1.2 · #8D8B89

Behr

Pewter Ring UL260-4

ΔE 1.4 · #898686

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 1.5 · #878787

Dulux

Timeless Grey SN4G4

ΔE 1.7 · #888A89

PPG

Downpour 1010-5

ΔE 1.7 · #898A86

Vista Paint

Cast in Stone K-818

ΔE 1.8 · #858483

Sherwin-Williams

Classic French Gray SW0077

ΔE 1.8 · #888782

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 1.9 · #8D8D8B

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 2.4 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Pearl Dark Grey 9023

ΔE 2.8 · #828282

Hallman-Lindsay

Captain Nemo 542

ΔE 3.3 · #828080

IKEA

IKEA180 180

ΔE 4.2 · #81857E

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 7.7 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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 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

#8A8886

#85878A

Analogous

#8A8585

#8A8886

#8A8A85

Triadic

#8A8886

#858A87

#87858A

Split-Complementary

#8A8886

#858A8A

#85858A

Tetradic

#8A8886

#858A85

#85878A

#8A858A

Monochromatic

#3C3B39

#63615F

#8A8886

#AFADAC

#D5D4D3

Rectangle

#8A8886

#878A85

#85878A

#87858A

Compound

#8A8886

#8A8A85

#85878A

#85858A

Variations

Lighter

#A19F9D

#B8B7B6

#D6D5D4

Darker

#6E6C6A

#4C4A49

#2C2B2A

Saturation

#888786

#8A8785

#C4874A

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

3.53:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.95:1

Deuteranopia

#8A8886

#898987

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A8886

#888886

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A8886

#8A8888

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pewter Ring 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

#A79380

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A8886

Daylight 5500K

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

#9498A4

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.

#567390

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: #8A8886;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A8886;

CSS Variable

--color-pewter-ring: #8A8886;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pewter-ring': '#8A8886' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A8886] text-[#8A8886]

SCSS

$pewter-ring: #8A8886;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A8886?

#8A8886 is Pewter Ring, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8A8886 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pewter Ring?

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

What colors pair well with Pewter Ring?

Pewter Ring 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 Pewter Ring?

You can download Pewter Ring 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 Pewter Ring?

The hex code is #8A8886. In RGB it's 138, 136, 134, and in HSL it's 30°, 2%, 53%.

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