GREYS

Bygone

#918E8A

RGB 145, 142, 138 · HSL 34°, 3%, 55% · CMYK 0, 2, 5, 43

Bygone is #918E8A in HEX — rgb(145, 142, 138), hsl(34°, 3%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 43%).

Bygone pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 34°, 3%, 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#918E8A

RGB145, 142, 138

HSL34°, 3%, 55%

HSV34°, 5%, 57%

CMYK0, 2, 5, 43

Decimal9539210

CSS RGBrgb(145, 142, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 3%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Reckless Grey SG6H5

ΔE 0.8 · #92908C

Behr

Grant Gray HDC-AC-19

ΔE 1 · #91908C

PPG

Antique Silver 1002-5

ΔE 1.1 · #918E8C

Kilz

Chalk Suede TB-28

ΔE 1.2 · #918C87

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 1.7 · #8D8D8B

Sherwin-Williams

Summit Gray SW7669

ΔE 2.4 · #959491

Valspar

Opal Slate 4001-1C

ΔE 2.6 · #979291

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

ΔE 2.6 · #8F8F8F

Benjamin Moore

Secret AF-710

ΔE 2.7 · #898A84

Vista Paint

Granite Cliff K-931

ΔE 3.1 · #948E85

Hallman-Lindsay

Sultry Castle 562

ΔE 3.3 · #948D84

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 3.4 · #888786

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 3.4 · #95958D

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 3.8 · #8B8A8C

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 4.2 · #9E9893

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.4 · #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 MasstoneOrange 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

#918E8A

#898C90

Analogous

#908989

#918E8A

#8F9089

Triadic

#918E8A

#89908D

#8D8990

Split-Complementary

#918E8A

#898F90

#898990

Tetradic

#918E8A

#899089

#898C90

#90898F

Monochromatic

#42403E

#696663

#918E8A

#B5B3B0

#DAD9D8

Rectangle

#918E8A

#8C9089

#898C90

#8D8990

Compound

#918E8A

#8F9089

#898C90

#898990

Variations

Lighter

#A6A4A0

#BCBAB8

#D8D7D6

Darker

#74716D

#504D4B

#2E2D2B

Saturation

#8D8C8B

#908D89

#C79451

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

3.26:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.44:1

Deuteranopia

#918E8A

#908F8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#918E8A

#8F8F8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#918E8A

#918D8E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bygone 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

#AC9783

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#918E8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#999CA7

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.

#597395

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: #918E8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #918E8A;

CSS Variable

--color-bygone: #918E8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bygone': '#918E8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#918E8A] text-[#918E8A]

SCSS

$bygone: #918E8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #918E8A?

#918E8A is Bygone, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #918E8A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bygone?

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

What colors pair well with Bygone?

Bygone 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 Bygone?

You can download Bygone 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 Bygone?

The hex code is #918E8A. In RGB it's 145, 142, 138, and in HSL it's 34°, 3%, 55%.

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