GREYS

Galactica

#8F8583

RGB 143, 133, 131 · HSL 10°, 5%, 54% · CMYK 0, 7, 8, 44

Galactica is #8F8583 in HEX — rgb(143, 133, 131), hsl(10°, 5%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 8%, 44%).

Galactica pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 10°, 5%, 54%. 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#8F8583

RGB143, 133, 131

HSL10°, 5%, 54%

HSV10°, 8%, 56%

CMYK0, 7, 8, 44

Decimal9405827

CSS RGBrgb(143, 133, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 5%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Galactica S04A4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Fallen Rock DE6389

ΔE 0.4 · #8E8583

Valspar

Olive Gray 4002-2A

ΔE 1.3 · #908886

Behr

Polished Stone PPU17-16

ΔE 1.7 · #928988

PPG

Elephant Gray 1005-5 · 15-17

ΔE 1.8 · #8D847F

Kilz

Forlorn RL200

ΔE 1.9 · #938A88

Benjamin Moore

Stone 2112-40

ΔE 2.5 · #87817F

Farrow & Ball

Mole's Breath 276

ΔE 2.8 · #8B857F

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 3.2 · #89807A

Sherwin-Williams

Renwick Heather SW2818

ΔE 3.2 · #8B7D7B

Vista Paint

Utopia K-1171

ΔE 3.4 · #90817B

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 4.2 · #878787

Hallman-Lindsay

Captain Nemo 542

ΔE 4.3 · #828080

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 4.5 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Pearl Dark Grey 9023

ΔE 4.6 · #828282

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8F8583

#848E90

Analogous

#908488

#8F8583

#908C84

Triadic

#8F8583

#849086

#868490

Split-Complementary

#8F8583

#84908C

#848890

Tetradic

#8F8583

#889084

#848E90

#8C8490

Monochromatic

#403B3A

#68605E

#8F8583

#B4ADAC

#D8D5D4

Rectangle

#8F8583

#8E9084

#848E90

#868490

Compound

#8F8583

#908C84

#848E90

#848890

Variations

Lighter

#A69E9C

#BCB7B6

#D7D5D5

Darker

#746A68

#504948

#2F2A2A

Saturation

#8B8988

#908684

#C7614C

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

3.59:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.85:1

Deuteranopia

#8F8583

#8A8883

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F8583

#878783

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F8583

#8F8586

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Galactica 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

#AB907D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F8583

Daylight 5500K

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

#9895A2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#588992

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: #8F8583;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F8583;

CSS Variable

--color-galactica: #8F8583;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'galactica': '#8F8583' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F8583] text-[#8F8583]

SCSS

$galactica: #8F8583;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F8583?

#8F8583 is Galactica, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8F8583 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Galactica?

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

What colors pair well with Galactica?

Galactica 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 Galactica?

You can download Galactica 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 Galactica?

The hex code is #8F8583. In RGB it's 143, 133, 131, and in HSL it's 10°, 5%, 54%.

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