GREYS

Symmetry

#8FA0A7

RGB 143, 160, 167 · HSL 198°, 12%, 61% · CMYK 14, 4, 0, 35

Symmetry is #8FA0A7 in HEX — rgb(143, 160, 167), hsl(198°, 12%, 61%), cmyk(14%, 4%, 0%, 35%).

Symmetry pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 198°, 12%, 61%. 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#8FA0A7

RGB143, 160, 167

HSL198°, 12%, 61%

HSV198°, 14%, 65%

CMYK14, 4, 0, 35

Decimal9412775

CSS RGBrgb(143, 160, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(198, 12%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Symmetry 1037-4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Debonair SW9139

ΔE 0.6 · #90A0A6

Dulux

Palmer SG5C3

ΔE 1.5 · #8A9EA6

Dunn-Edwards

Cape Cod Blue DEC792

ΔE 1.8 · #91A2A6

Vista Paint

Brookview K-796

ΔE 2.4 · #8E9CA6

Valspar

Evening Eclipse 4007-3C

ΔE 2.4 · #8E9CA6

Benjamin Moore

James AC-23

ΔE 2.8 · #87999F

Hallman-Lindsay

In Good Taste 505

ΔE 3.4 · #8999A4

Behr

Rainy Season MQ5-27

ΔE 3.6 · #8399A2

Kilz

Endless Rain RE150-02

ΔE 3.7 · #8DA7AF

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 4.1 · #82979D

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 5.1 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Oval Room Blue 85

ΔE 5.3 · #8B9D9B

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 5.7 · #9AA1A0

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 6.4 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.3 · #A6ACB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8FA0A7

#A79790

Analogous

#90A7A3

#8FA0A7

#9094A7

Triadic

#8FA0A7

#A790A0

#A0A790

Split-Complementary

#8FA0A7

#A79094

#A7A390

Tetradic

#8FA0A7

#A390A7

#A79790

#94A790

Monochromatic

#465359

#677B83

#8FA0A7

#BAC5C9

#E5E9EB

Rectangle

#8FA0A7

#9790A7

#A79790

#A0A790

Compound

#8FA0A7

#9094A7

#A79790

#A7A390

Variations

Lighter

#A6B3B9

#BDC6C9

#D9DDDF

Darker

#6D838C

#4A5A61

#2B3539

Saturation

#989D9F

#90A0A7

#64B2D3

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#8FA0A7

#989BA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8FA0A7

#9D9DA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8FA0A7

#8FA19F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Symmetry 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

#ABA598

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8FA0A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#98AABD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#A37866

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: #8FA0A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #8FA0A7;

CSS Variable

--color-symmetry: #8FA0A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'symmetry': '#8FA0A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8FA0A7] text-[#8FA0A7]

SCSS

$symmetry: #8FA0A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8FA0A7?

#8FA0A7 is Symmetry, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8FA0A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Symmetry?

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

What colors pair well with Symmetry?

Symmetry 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 Symmetry?

You can download Symmetry 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 Symmetry?

The hex code is #8FA0A7. In RGB it's 143, 160, 167, and in HSL it's 198°, 12%, 61%.

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