GREYS

Gris Morado

#8F8A91

RGB 143, 138, 145 · HSL 283°, 3%, 55% · CMYK 1, 5, 0, 43

Gris Morado is #8F8A91 in HEX — rgb(143, 138, 145), hsl(283°, 3%, 55%), cmyk(1%, 5%, 0%, 43%).

Gris Morado pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 283°, 3%, 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#8F8A91

RGB143, 138, 145

HSL283°, 3%, 55%

HSV283°, 5%, 57%

CMYK1, 5, 0, 43

Decimal9407121

CSS RGBrgb(143, 138, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 3%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Gris Morado SW9156

Exact match

Dulux

Pelaco SG6B4

ΔE 1.2 · #8F8B90

Valspar

Cadet Gray 4001-2A

ΔE 2.3 · #908B8E

PPG

Shining Armor 1003-5

ΔE 2.3 · #908B8E

Kilz

Mesmerized RL210

ΔE 2.5 · #918D90

Behr

Contessa UL250-6

ΔE 2.6 · #968B91

Vista Paint

Girgitta K-771

ΔE 2.7 · #87868B

Benjamin Moore

Evening CSP-505

ΔE 3.1 · #928A8C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 3.3 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

ΔE 4.6 · #8F8F8F

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 4.6 · #8D8089

Dunn-Edwards

Ashen Plum DE6396

ΔE 4.6 · #9B9092

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 4.8 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 5.2 · #889099

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 5.4 · #999494

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 7.7 · #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 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

#8F8A91

#8B9089

Analogous

#8A8990

#8F8A91

#90898E

Triadic

#8F8A91

#908E89

#89908E

Split-Complementary

#8F8A91

#8E9089

#89908A

Tetradic

#8F8A91

#908A89

#8B9089

#898E90

Monochromatic

#413E42

#676369

#8F8A91

#B3B0B5

#D9D8DA

Rectangle

#8F8A91

#90898B

#8B9089

#89908E

Compound

#8F8A91

#90898E

#8B9089

#89908A

Variations

Lighter

#A4A0A6

#BBB8BC

#D7D6D8

Darker

#726D74

#4E4B50

#2E2B2E

Saturation

#8D8B8D

#8E8990

#A651C7

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.21:1

Deuteranopia

#8F8A91

#8B8C91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F8A91

#8B8B90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F8A91

#8E8B8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gris Morado 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

#AB9488

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F8A91

Daylight 5500K

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

#9899AC

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.

#6A9559

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: #8F8A91;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F8A91;

CSS Variable

--color-gris-morado: #8F8A91;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gris-morado': '#8F8A91' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F8A91] text-[#8F8A91]

SCSS

$gris-morado: #8F8A91;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F8A91?

#8F8A91 is Gris Morado, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8F8A91 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gris Morado?

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

What colors pair well with Gris Morado?

Gris Morado 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 Gris Morado?

You can download Gris Morado 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 Gris Morado?

The hex code is #8F8A91. In RGB it's 143, 138, 145, and in HSL it's 283°, 3%, 55%.

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