GREYS

Grisaille

#91979F

RGB 145, 151, 159 · HSL 214°, 7%, 60% · CMYK 9, 5, 0, 38

Grisaille is #91979F in HEX — rgb(145, 151, 159), hsl(214°, 7%, 60%), cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 38%).

Grisaille pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 214°, 7%, 60%. 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#91979F

RGB145, 151, 159

HSL214°, 7%, 60%

HSV214°, 9%, 62%

CMYK9, 5, 0, 38

Decimal9541535

CSS RGBrgb(145, 151, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(214, 7%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Class Blue SG6F3

ΔE 0.7 · #91969F

Vista Paint

Overcast Day C-511

ΔE 1.2 · #8F98A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Overcast Day 512

ΔE 1.6 · #8F99A2

Behr

Radiant Silver MQ5-21

ΔE 1.6 · #8C949B

Kilz

Shark RL220

ΔE 1.9 · #93959B

Benjamin Moore

Sweatshirt 2126-40

ΔE 2 · #939A9F

PPG

Pachyderm 1039-4

ΔE 2.1 · #8F989D

Dunn-Edwards

Canadian Lake DE6340

ΔE 2.2 · #8F9AA4

Sherwin-Williams

Dustblu SW9161

ΔE 2.2 · #959BA0

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 3 · #889099

Valspar

Evening Eclipse 4007-3C

ΔE 3.3 · #8E9CA6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 4.1 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 5.7 · #82979D

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 6.1 · #9AA1A0

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 7 · #8D8D8B

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 7.7 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#91979F

#A09A92

Analogous

#929FA0

#91979F

#9392A0

Triadic

#91979F

#A09298

#98A092

Split-Complementary

#91979F

#A09392

#9FA092

Tetradic

#91979F

#A0929F

#A09A92

#92A093

Monochromatic

#474C52

#6B727B

#91979F

#BBBFC4

#E4E5E7

Rectangle

#91979F

#9A92A0

#A09A92

#98A092

Compound

#91979F

#9392A0

#A09A92

#9FA092

Variations

Lighter

#A8ADB3

#BEC1C5

#DADBDD

Darker

#717983

#4E535B

#2D3035

Saturation

#97999B

#9298A0

#6292D0

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

2.94:1

Fail

vs Black

7.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#91979F

#9396A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#91979F

#96969E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#91979F

#909897

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grisaille 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

#AC9E92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#91979F

Daylight 5500K

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

#99A3B7

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.

#A18663

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: #91979F;

CSS — background

background-color: #91979F;

CSS Variable

--color-grisaille: #91979F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grisaille': '#91979F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#91979F] text-[#91979F]

SCSS

$grisaille: #91979F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #91979F?

#91979F is Grisaille, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #91979F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grisaille?

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

What colors pair well with Grisaille?

Grisaille 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 Grisaille?

You can download Grisaille 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 Grisaille?

The hex code is #91979F. In RGB it's 145, 151, 159, and in HSL it's 214°, 7%, 60%.

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