GREYS

Partridge Grey

#919098

RGB 145, 144, 152 · HSL 248°, 4%, 58% · CMYK 5, 5, 0, 40

Partridge Grey is #919098 in HEX — rgb(145, 144, 152), hsl(248°, 4%, 58%), cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 40%).

Partridge Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 248°, 4%, 58%. 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#919098

RGB145, 144, 152

HSL248°, 4%, 58%

HSV248°, 5%, 60%

CMYK5, 5, 0, 40

Decimal9539736

CSS RGBrgb(145, 144, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(248, 4%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Shark RL220

ΔE 2.3 · #93959B

PPG

Flannel Pajamas 1043-5

ΔE 2.4 · #8B8D98

Dulux

Emperor's Robe S45A3

ΔE 2.4 · #99959D

Sherwin-Williams

Gris Morado SW9156

ΔE 2.6 · #8F8A91

Behr

Lilac Fields HDC-AC-26A

ΔE 2.9 · #8E939E

Dunn-Edwards

Formal Gray DE6382

ΔE 3.1 · #97969A

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2124-30

ΔE 3.3 · #8C9195

Valspar

Lucent Purple 4002-4A

ΔE 3.5 · #97919E

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 3.5 · #889099

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 4.2 · #8B8A8C

Vista Paint

Girgitta K-771

ΔE 4.3 · #87868B

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 4.5 · #909090

Hallman-Lindsay

Overcast Day 512

ΔE 4.8 · #8F99A2

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 5.9 · #8D8D8B

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 5.9 · #878787

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 8.1 · #9E9893

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#919098

#979890

Analogous

#909398

#919098

#959098

Triadic

#919098

#989190

#909891

Split-Complementary

#919098

#989590

#939890

Tetradic

#919098

#989093

#979890

#909895

Monochromatic

#45454A

#6A6972

#919098

#B8B7BD

#E0DFE2

Rectangle

#919098

#989097

#979890

#909891

Compound

#919098

#959098

#979890

#939890

Variations

Lighter

#A7A6AD

#BDBDC1

#D9D8DB

Darker

#73717B

#4F4E55

#2E2D32

Saturation

#939395

#919098

#6B5CCC

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.65:1

Deuteranopia

#919098

#8F9199

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#919098

#909097

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#919098

#909191

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Partridge Grey 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

#AC998D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#919098

Daylight 5500K

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

#999EB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#959D5E

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: #919098;

CSS — background

background-color: #919098;

CSS Variable

--color-partridge-grey: #919098;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'partridge-grey': '#919098' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#919098] text-[#919098]

SCSS

$partridge-grey: #919098;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #919098?

#919098 is Partridge Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #919098 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Partridge Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Partridge Grey?

Partridge Grey 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 Partridge Grey?

You can download Partridge Grey 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 Partridge Grey?

The hex code is #919098. In RGB it's 145, 144, 152, and in HSL it's 248°, 4%, 58%.

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