GREYS

Grey Boundary

#8F8C8E

RGB 143, 140, 142 · HSL 320°, 1%, 55% · CMYK 0, 2, 1, 44

Grey Boundary is #8F8C8E in HEX — rgb(143, 140, 142), hsl(320°, 1%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 44%).

Grey Boundary pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 320°, 1%, 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#8F8C8E

RGB143, 140, 142

HSL320°, 1%, 55%

HSV320°, 2%, 56%

CMYK0, 2, 1, 44

Decimal9407630

CSS RGBrgb(143, 140, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 1%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grey Boundary SN4D8

Exact match

Kilz

Mesmerized RL210

ΔE 0.8 · #918D90

PPG

Shining Armor 1003-5

ΔE 1 · #908B8E

Behr

Plum Smoke PPU16-14

ΔE 1 · #928D8F

Valspar

Cadet Gray 4001-2A

ΔE 1 · #908B8E

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 1.2 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

ΔE 1.8 · #8F8F8F

Benjamin Moore

Evening CSP-505

ΔE 2 · #928A8C

Sherwin-Williams

Moonlit Orchid SW9153

ΔE 2 · #949194

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 2.6 · #8D8D8B

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 2.8 · #878787

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 2.9 · #888786

Vista Paint

Girgitta K-771

ΔE 3 · #87868B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 3.5 · #999494

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 5.7 · #889099

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 6.2 · #9E9893

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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 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

#8F8C8E

#8B8D8C

Analogous

#8D8B8D

#8F8C8E

#8D8B8B

Triadic

#8F8C8E

#8D8D8B

#8B8D8D

Split-Complementary

#8F8C8E

#8B8D8B

#8B8D8D

Tetradic

#8F8C8E

#8D8D8B

#8B8D8C

#8B8B8D

Monochromatic

#403F40

#676566

#8F8C8E

#B3B2B3

#D9D8D9

Rectangle

#8F8C8E

#8D8C8B

#8B8D8C

#8B8D8D

Compound

#8F8C8E

#8D8B8B

#8B8D8C

#8B8D8D

Variations

Lighter

#A4A2A4

#BBBABA

#D7D7D7

Darker

#716F71

#4E4C4D

#2D2C2D

Saturation

#8D8C8C

#8D8B8D

#C652A0

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

3.33:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.31:1

Deuteranopia

#8F8C8E

#8D8D8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F8C8E

#8D8D8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F8C8E

#8F8C8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Boundary 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

#AB9686

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F8C8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#989BAA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#59956D

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: #8F8C8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F8C8E;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-boundary: #8F8C8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-boundary': '#8F8C8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F8C8E] text-[#8F8C8E]

SCSS

$grey-boundary: #8F8C8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F8C8E?

#8F8C8E is Grey Boundary, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8F8C8E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Boundary?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Boundary?

Grey Boundary 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 Grey Boundary?

You can download Grey Boundary 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 Grey Boundary?

The hex code is #8F8C8E. In RGB it's 143, 140, 142, and in HSL it's 320°, 1%, 55%.

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