GREYS

Moody Whitby

#8F9294

RGB 143, 146, 148 · HSL 204°, 2%, 57% · CMYK 3, 1, 0, 42

Moody Whitby is #8F9294 in HEX — rgb(143, 146, 148), hsl(204°, 2%, 57%), cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 42%).

Moody Whitby pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 204°, 2%, 57%. 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#8F9294

RGB143, 146, 148

HSL204°, 2%, 57%

HSV204°, 3%, 58%

CMYK3, 1, 0, 42

Decimal9409172

CSS RGBrgb(143, 146, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 2%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Dark Sterling RL120

ΔE 1.4 · #909498

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2124-30

ΔE 1.4 · #8C9195

Behr

Dark Pewter PPU18-4

ΔE 1.6 · #8D9397

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 1.7 · #909090

PPG

Steeple Gray 1012-5

ΔE 1.8 · #8E9598

Dulux

Kingston NZ9C6

ΔE 1.9 · #959598

Sherwin-Williams

African Gray SW9162

ΔE 2.3 · #939899

Dunn-Edwards

Formal Gray DE6382

ΔE 2.7 · #97969A

Valspar

City Storm 4008-2A

ΔE 2.7 · #878C8D

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 3.1 · #8D8D8B

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 3.2 · #8B8A8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 3.5 · #999494

Vista Paint

Sparrow C-553

ΔE 3.6 · #999594

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 4.4 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 4.4 · #878787

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 5.8 · #9AA1A0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8F9294

#94918F

Analogous

#8F9493

#8F9294

#8F9094

Triadic

#8F9294

#948F92

#92948F

Split-Complementary

#8F9294

#948F90

#94938F

Tetradic

#8F9294

#938F94

#94918F

#90948F

Monochromatic

#434546

#696C6D

#8F9294

#B6B8B9

#DDDEDF

Rectangle

#8F9294

#918F94

#94918F

#92948F

Compound

#8F9294

#8F9094

#94918F

#94938F

Variations

Lighter

#A6A8A9

#BCBDBE

#D8D9D9

Darker

#727577

#4E5052

#2D2F30

Saturation

#919192

#8F9294

#599DC9

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.71:1

Deuteranopia

#8F9294

#909195

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F9294

#919194

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F9294

#8F9292

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Moody Whitby 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

#AB9A8A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F9294

Daylight 5500K

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

#989FAE

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.

#9A755D

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: #8F9294;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F9294;

CSS Variable

--color-moody-whitby: #8F9294;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moody-whitby': '#8F9294' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F9294] text-[#8F9294]

SCSS

$moody-whitby: #8F9294;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F9294?

#8F9294 is Moody Whitby, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8F9294 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moody Whitby?

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

What colors pair well with Moody Whitby?

Moody Whitby 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 Moody Whitby?

You can download Moody Whitby 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 Moody Whitby?

The hex code is #8F9294. In RGB it's 143, 146, 148, and in HSL it's 204°, 2%, 57%.

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