GREYS

Grey Aluminium

#8F8F8F

RGB 143, 143, 143 · HSL 0°, 0%, 56% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 44

Grey Aluminium is #8F8F8F in HEX — rgb(143, 143, 143), hsl(0°, 0%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 44%).

Grey Aluminium pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 0°, 0%, 56%. 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#8F8F8F

RGB143, 143, 143

HSL0°, 0%, 56%

HSV0°, 0%, 56%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 44

Decimal9408399

CSS RGBrgb(143, 143, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 0%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 1.4 · #8D8D8B

PPG

Antique Silver 1002-5

ΔE 1.6 · #918E8C

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Shingle SW7670

ΔE 1.7 · #949392

Dulux

Grey Boundary SN4D8

ΔE 1.8 · #8F8C8E

Kilz

Nomad'S Trail TB-35

ΔE 1.8 · #939294

Benjamin Moore

Wall CSP-20

ΔE 1.9 · #939493

Behr

Anonymous 780F-5

ΔE 1.9 · #949494

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 2.2 · #8B8A8C

Valspar

City Storm 4008-2A

ΔE 2.5 · #878C8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 3 · #999494

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 3.1 · #888786

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 3.1 · #878787

Vista Paint

Sparrow C-553

ΔE 3.1 · #999594

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 5.3 · #9E9893

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 5.8 · #889099

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 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

#8F8F8F

Analogous

#8F8F8F

Triadic

#8F8F8F

Split-Complementary

#8F8F8F

Tetradic

#8F8F8F

Monochromatic

#424242

#696969

#8F8F8F

#B5B5B5

#DBDBDB

Rectangle

#8F8F8F

Compound

#8F8F8F

Variations

Lighter

#A5A5A5

#BCBCBC

#D8D8D8

Darker

#727272

#4F4F4F

#2E2E2E

Saturation

#8F8F8F

#C75757

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.49:1

Deuteranopia

#8F8F8F

#8F8F90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F8F8F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F8F8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Aluminium 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

#AB9886

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F8F8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#989DAB

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.

#5B9898

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: #8F8F8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F8F8F;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-aluminium: #8F8F8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-aluminium': '#8F8F8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F8F8F] text-[#8F8F8F]

SCSS

$grey-aluminium: #8F8F8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F8F8F?

#8F8F8F is Grey Aluminium, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8F8F8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Aluminium?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Aluminium?

Grey Aluminium 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 Aluminium?

You can download Grey Aluminium 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 Aluminium?

The hex code is #8F8F8F. In RGB it's 143, 143, 143, and in HSL it's 0°, 0%, 56%.

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