GREYS

Debonair

#90A0A6

RGB 144, 160, 166 · HSL 196°, 11%, 61% · CMYK 13, 4, 0, 35

Debonair is #90A0A6 in HEX — rgb(144, 160, 166), hsl(196°, 11%, 61%), cmyk(13%, 4%, 0%, 35%).

Debonair pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 196°, 11%, 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#90A0A6

RGB144, 160, 166

HSL196°, 11%, 61%

HSV196°, 13%, 65%

CMYK13, 4, 0, 35

Decimal9478310

CSS RGBrgb(144, 160, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(196, 11%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Debonair SW9139

Exact match

PPG

Symmetry 1037-4

ΔE 0.6 · #8FA0A7

Dunn-Edwards

Cape Cod Blue DEC792

ΔE 1.4 · #91A2A6

Dulux

Palmer SG5C3

ΔE 2 · #8A9EA6

Valspar

Blue Twilight 5001-1C

ΔE 2 · #919EA1

Vista Paint

Brookview K-796

ΔE 2.7 · #8E9CA6

Benjamin Moore

Van HC-145

ΔE 2.9 · #87999F

Hallman-Lindsay

Metropolis Mood 526

ΔE 3.2 · #99A1A5

Behr

Rainmaster MQ5-22

ΔE 3.4 · #9AA2AA

Kilz

Endless Rain RE150-02

ΔE 4 · #8DA7AF

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 4.2 · #82979D

RAL

Silver Grey 7001

ΔE 4.8 · #8A9597

Farrow & Ball

Oval Room Blue 85

ΔE 4.8 · #8B9D9B

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 5.1 · #9AA1A0

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 6.4 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.4 · #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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#90A0A6

#A69691

Analogous

#91A6A1

#90A0A6

#9196A6

Triadic

#90A0A6

#A691A1

#A1A691

Split-Complementary

#90A0A6

#A69196

#A6A191

Tetradic

#90A0A6

#A191A6

#A69691

#96A691

Monochromatic

#465358

#687B82

#90A0A6

#BBC5C9

#E6E9EB

Rectangle

#90A0A6

#9691A6

#A69691

#A1A691

Compound

#90A0A6

#9196A6

#A69691

#A6A191

Variations

Lighter

#A7B4B8

#BEC6C9

#DADDDF

Darker

#6E838B

#4B5A60

#2B3538

Saturation

#989D9F

#91A1A6

#64B5D3

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

2.70:1

Fail

vs Black

7.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#90A0A6

#989BA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#90A0A6

#9D9DA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#90A0A6

#90A19F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Debonair 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.

#90A0A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#99AABC

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.

#A37666

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: #90A0A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #90A0A6;

CSS Variable

--color-debonair: #90A0A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'debonair': '#90A0A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#90A0A6] text-[#90A0A6]

SCSS

$debonair: #90A0A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #90A0A6?

#90A0A6 is Debonair, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #90A0A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Debonair?

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

What colors pair well with Debonair?

Debonair 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 Debonair?

You can download Debonair 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 Debonair?

The hex code is #90A0A6. In RGB it's 144, 160, 166, and in HSL it's 196°, 11%, 61%.

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