GREYS

Eyre

#8F9482

RGB 143, 148, 130 · HSL 77°, 8%, 55% · CMYK 3, 0, 12, 42

Eyre is #8F9482 in HEX — rgb(143, 148, 130), hsl(77°, 8%, 55%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 12%, 42%).

Eyre pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 77°, 8%, 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#8F9482

RGB143, 148, 130

HSL77°, 8%, 55%

HSV77°, 12%, 58%

CMYK3, 0, 12, 42

Decimal9409666

CSS RGBrgb(143, 148, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 8%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Eyre S19A4

ΔE 0.4 · #909482

Vista Paint

Maid of the Mist K-890

ΔE 0.9 · #8C9280

Behr

Hillside Green PPU11-17

ΔE 1.6 · #8F9784

PPG

Restoration 1031-4

ΔE 1.7 · #939581

Sherwin-Williams

Jade Dragon SW9129

ΔE 1.7 · #909886

Dunn-Edwards

Elemental Green DE6271

ΔE 2.4 · #969783

Farrow & Ball

Card Room Green 79

ΔE 2.4 · #899081

Benjamin Moore

Storm 2140-40

ΔE 2.7 · #929385

Hallman-Lindsay

Everlasting Sage 422

ΔE 2.9 · #949587

Valspar

Tuscan Olive 5004-2A

ΔE 3 · #949A84

Kilz

Weeping Willow TB-77

ΔE 3 · #919B88

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 3.2 · #8B8C7A

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 5.6 · #9D978A

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 6 · #95958D

Colorhouse

Nourish .03 Nourish-03

ΔE 6.9 · #A5A392

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.3 · #889099

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8F9482

#888395

Analogous

#959183

#8F9482

#879583

Triadic

#8F9482

#839095

#958390

Split-Complementary

#8F9482

#838795

#918395

Tetradic

#8F9482

#839591

#888395

#958387

Monochromatic

#42453B

#6A6E5E

#8F9482

#B5B9AC

#DADCD6

Rectangle

#8F9482

#839588

#888395

#958390

Compound

#8F9482

#879583

#888395

#918395

Variations

Lighter

#A6AB9C

#BCBFB5

#D8D9D5

Darker

#747A67

#505446

#2F3129

Saturation

#8D8F89

#909583

#A7CA4E

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.73:1

Deuteranopia

#8F9482

#949183

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F9482

#939385

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F9482

#919193

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Eyre 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

#AB9C7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F9482

Daylight 5500K

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

#98A1A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#6A5995

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: #8F9482;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F9482;

CSS Variable

--color-eyre: #8F9482;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'eyre': '#8F9482' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F9482] text-[#8F9482]

SCSS

$eyre: #8F9482;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F9482?

#8F9482 is Eyre, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8F9482 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Eyre?

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

What colors pair well with Eyre?

Eyre 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 Eyre?

You can download Eyre 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 Eyre?

The hex code is #8F9482. In RGB it's 143, 148, 130, and in HSL it's 77°, 8%, 55%.

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