GREYS

Self Powered

#8C7591

RGB 140, 117, 145 · HSL 289°, 11%, 51% · CMYK 3, 19, 0, 43

Self Powered is #8C7591 in HEX — rgb(140, 117, 145), hsl(289°, 11%, 51%), cmyk(3%, 19%, 0%, 43%).

Self Powered pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 289°, 11%, 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#8C7591

RGB140, 117, 145

HSL289°, 11%, 51%

HSV289°, 19%, 57%

CMYK3, 19, 0, 43

Decimal9205137

CSS RGBrgb(140, 117, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 11%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Imagine That C-1225

ΔE 2.1 · #927A96

Dulux

Subdued Violet S49C5

ΔE 2.7 · #937B99

Hallman-Lindsay

Imagine That 1226

ΔE 2.8 · #947C98

Behr

Gypsy Magic 100F-5

ΔE 3.2 · #877895

Valspar

Evening Lilac 1002-5B

ΔE 3.6 · #917E99

Benjamin Moore

Wild 2072-40

ΔE 3.9 · #967F9A

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Eggplant DE5956

ΔE 4.3 · #8A779A

Sherwin-Williams

Veri Berri SW9069

ΔE 4.6 · #937496

Kilz

Persian Rose RA140-02

ΔE 5.4 · #97829A

PPG

Grape Jelly 1177-6

ΔE 6.2 · #7E667F

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 8.4 · #8B859D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.5 · #A47D90

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.5 · #9B8CB5

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 12 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 18.2 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 19 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8C7591

#799074

Analogous

#7D7490

#8C7591

#907487

Triadic

#8C7591

#908B74

#74908B

Split-Complementary

#8C7591

#879074

#74907D

Tetradic

#8C7591

#907D74

#799074

#748790

Monochromatic

#39303B

#625266

#8C7591

#AE9FB2

#D2C9D4

Rectangle

#8C7591

#907479

#799074

#74908B

Compound

#8C7591

#907487

#799074

#74907D

Variations

Lighter

#A290A6

#B8ADBB

#D5D0D7

Darker

#705C74

#4D3F50

#2D242F

Saturation

#857E86

#8B7490

#AE3DC7

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

4.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.07:1

Deuteranopia

#8C7591

#7B8091

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C7591

#79798E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C7591

#897B78

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Self Powered 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

#A88488

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C7591

Daylight 5500K

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

#9689AC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#5D8A53

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: #8C7591;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C7591;

CSS Variable

--color-self-powered: #8C7591;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'self-powered': '#8C7591' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C7591] text-[#8C7591]

SCSS

$self-powered: #8C7591;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C7591?

#8C7591 is Self Powered, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8C7591 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Self Powered?

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

What colors pair well with Self Powered?

Self Powered 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 Self Powered?

You can download Self Powered 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 Self Powered?

The hex code is #8C7591. In RGB it's 140, 117, 145, and in HSL it's 289°, 11%, 51%.

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