GREYS

Viennese

#8C8185

RGB 140, 129, 133 · HSL 338°, 5%, 53% · CMYK 0, 8, 5, 45

Viennese is #8C8185 in HEX — rgb(140, 129, 133), hsl(338°, 5%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 5%, 45%).

Viennese pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 338°, 5%, 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#8C8185

RGB140, 129, 133

HSL338°, 5%, 53%

HSV338°, 8%, 55%

CMYK0, 8, 5, 45

Decimal9208197

CSS RGBrgb(140, 129, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 5%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Viennese S02A4

Exact match

Behr

Mystere N130-5

ΔE 1.8 · #8E7F84

PPG

Pewter Mug 1004-5

ΔE 1.9 · #8B8283

Vista Paint

Lavender Rose K-762

ΔE 2.4 · #93878B

Sherwin-Williams

Enigma SW6018

ΔE 2.6 · #8B7C7E

Benjamin Moore

Frozen 1448

ΔE 2.8 · #938288

Valspar

Cinder Fox 4001-2B

ΔE 3 · #848083

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 3 · #8D8089

Dunn-Edwards

Fallen Rock DE6389

ΔE 3.7 · #8E8583

Kilz

Warrior RB250-02

ΔE 4.3 · #838289

Hallman-Lindsay

Captain Nemo 542

ΔE 4.4 · #828080

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 4.6 · #7F7679

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 4.9 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 5.1 · #878787

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 5.8 · #89807A

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8C8185

#818D89

Analogous

#8D818C

#8C8185

#8D8381

Triadic

#8C8185

#868D81

#81868D

Split-Complementary

#8C8185

#818D83

#818C8D

Tetradic

#8C8185

#8C8D81

#818D89

#83818D

Monochromatic

#3E383A

#665C60

#8C8185

#B1A9AC

#D6D1D3

Rectangle

#8C8185

#8D8981

#818D89

#81868D

Compound

#8C8185

#8D8381

#818D89

#818C8D

Variations

Lighter

#A49A9E

#BAB4B6

#D7D4D5

Darker

#72666B

#4E4649

#2E292B

Saturation

#898587

#8D8186

#C64876

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

3.75:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.59:1

Deuteranopia

#8C8185

#858585

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C8185

#838384

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C8185

#8B8282

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Viennese 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

#A88D7F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C8185

Daylight 5500K

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

#9692A3

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.

#56907B

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: #8C8185;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C8185;

CSS Variable

--color-viennese: #8C8185;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'viennese': '#8C8185' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C8185] text-[#8C8185]

SCSS

$viennese: #8C8185;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C8185?

#8C8185 is Viennese, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8C8185 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Viennese?

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

What colors pair well with Viennese?

Viennese 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 Viennese?

You can download Viennese 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 Viennese?

The hex code is #8C8185. In RGB it's 140, 129, 133, and in HSL it's 338°, 5%, 53%.

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