GREYS

Naturalist Grey

#8B8C83

RGB 139, 140, 131 · HSL 67°, 4%, 53% · CMYK 1, 0, 6, 45

Naturalist Grey is #8B8C83 in HEX — rgb(139, 140, 131), hsl(67°, 4%, 53%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 45%).

Naturalist Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 67°, 4%, 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#8B8C83

RGB139, 140, 131

HSL67°, 4%, 53%

HSV67°, 6%, 55%

CMYK1, 0, 6, 45

Decimal9145475

CSS RGBrgb(139, 140, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(67, 4%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cos 1483

ΔE 0.8 · #8A8D84

Vista Paint

Garden Bench K-923

ΔE 1.9 · #8B897E

Valspar

Lead Cast 5007-2B

ΔE 2.1 · #85877E

Behr

Wet Cement HDC-NT-23

ΔE 2.3 · #898780

Dulux

Ohai NZ9B9

ΔE 2.5 · #8B9188

Kilz

Umber Stone RL170

ΔE 2.7 · #8B8F8A

Sherwin-Williams

Classic French Gray SW0077

ΔE 2.9 · #888782

PPG

Downpour 1010-5

ΔE 2.9 · #898A86

Hallman-Lindsay

Greystoke 575

ΔE 2.9 · #88857D

IKEA

IKEA180 180

ΔE 3.3 · #81857E

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Creek DE6278

ΔE 3.3 · #8F9183

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 3.6 · #95958D

Colorhouse

Stone .07 Stone-07

ΔE 3.6 · #848A86

RAL

Traffic Grey A 7042

ΔE 3.7 · #8D948D

Farrow & Ball

Mole's Breath 276

ΔE 3.9 · #8B857F

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.6 · #889099

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 MasstoneYellow 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

#8B8C83

#83828C

Analogous

#8C8882

#8B8C83

#868C82

Triadic

#8B8C83

#828B8C

#8C828B

Split-Complementary

#8B8C83

#82868C

#88828C

Tetradic

#8B8C83

#828C88

#83828C

#8C8286

Monochromatic

#3C3D38

#64655D

#8B8C83

#B0B1AA

#D5D5D2

Rectangle

#8B8C83

#828C83

#83828C

#8C828B

Compound

#8B8C83

#868C82

#83828C

#88828C

Variations

Lighter

#A2A39B

#B9BAB5

#D6D6D4

Darker

#707168

#4D4E47

#2D2D29

Saturation

#888986

#8B8C82

#B7C549

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

6.18:1

Deuteranopia

#8B8C83

#8D8B84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B8C83

#8C8C84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B8C83

#8C8B8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Naturalist 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

#A8967D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B8C83

Daylight 5500K

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

#959BA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#5D5690

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: #8B8C83;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B8C83;

CSS Variable

--color-naturalist-grey: #8B8C83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'naturalist-grey': '#8B8C83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B8C83] text-[#8B8C83]

SCSS

$naturalist-grey: #8B8C83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B8C83?

#8B8C83 is Naturalist Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8B8C83 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Naturalist Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Naturalist Grey?

Naturalist 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 Naturalist Grey?

You can download Naturalist 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 Naturalist Grey?

The hex code is #8B8C83. In RGB it's 139, 140, 131, and in HSL it's 67°, 4%, 53%.

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