GREYS

Vessel Grey

#8A8B8F

RGB 138, 139, 143 · HSL 228°, 2%, 55% · CMYK 3, 3, 0, 44

Vessel Grey is #8A8B8F in HEX — rgb(138, 139, 143), hsl(228°, 2%, 55%), cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 44%).

Vessel Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 228°, 2%, 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#8A8B8F

RGB138, 139, 143

HSL228°, 2%, 55%

HSV228°, 3%, 56%

CMYK3, 3, 0, 44

Decimal9079695

CSS RGBrgb(138, 139, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(228, 2%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 1.4 · #8B8A8C

Valspar

Vessel Gray 4005-2A

ΔE 1.9 · #84878B

Dulux

Grey Boundary SN4D8

ΔE 2 · #8F8C8E

Vista Paint

Girgitta K-771

ΔE 2 · #87868B

Benjamin Moore

Hearthstone 1601

ΔE 2.1 · #898E90

Kilz

Mesmerized RL210

ΔE 2.3 · #918D90

PPG

Shining Armor 1003-5

ΔE 2.4 · #908B8E

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

ΔE 2.7 · #8F8F8F

Behr

Gotham Gray MQ5-29

ΔE 2.8 · #899093

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 2.8 · #878787

Sherwin-Williams

Gris Morado SW9156

ΔE 2.9 · #8F8A91

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 3.3 · #888786

Hallman-Lindsay

London Road 527

ΔE 3.5 · #7F878A

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 3.5 · #8D8D8B

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 4.1 · #889099

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 5.7 · #788082

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#8A8B8F

#8F8E8A

Analogous

#8A8D8F

#8A8B8F

#8B8A8F

Triadic

#8A8B8F

#8F8A8B

#8B8F8A

Split-Complementary

#8A8B8F

#8F8B8A

#8D8F8A

Tetradic

#8A8B8F

#8F8A8D

#8F8E8A

#8A8F8B

Monochromatic

#3E3F41

#646568

#8A8B8F

#B1B2B4

#D8D8DA

Rectangle

#8A8B8F

#8E8A8F

#8F8E8A

#8B8F8A

Compound

#8A8B8F

#8B8A8F

#8F8E8A

#8D8F8A

Variations

Lighter

#A1A2A5

#B9B9BB

#D6D7D7

Darker

#6E6F73

#4B4C4F

#2C2C2E

Saturation

#8C8C8D

#8A8B8F

#5269C7

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

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.17:1

Deuteranopia

#8A8B8F

#8A8B90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A8B8F

#8B8B8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A8B8F

#8A8C8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vessel 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

#A79586

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A8B8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#949AAB

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.

#958959

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: #8A8B8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A8B8F;

CSS Variable

--color-vessel-grey: #8A8B8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vessel-grey': '#8A8B8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A8B8F] text-[#8A8B8F]

SCSS

$vessel-grey: #8A8B8F;

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#83898A · ΔE 2.9

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#7F8487 · ΔE 3.5

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#7F8386 · ΔE 3.6

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#929392 · ΔE 4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A8B8F?

#8A8B8F is Vessel Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8A8B8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vessel Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Vessel Grey?

Vessel 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 Vessel Grey?

You can download Vessel 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 Vessel Grey?

The hex code is #8A8B8F. In RGB it's 138, 139, 143, and in HSL it's 228°, 2%, 55%.

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