GREYS

In the Deep End

#91A8A8

RGB 145, 168, 168 · HSL 180°, 12%, 61% · CMYK 14, 0, 0, 34

In the Deep End is #91A8A8 in HEX — rgb(145, 168, 168), hsl(180°, 12%, 61%), cmyk(14%, 0%, 0%, 34%).

In the Deep End pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 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#91A8A8

RGB145, 168, 168

HSL180°, 12%, 61%

HSV180°, 14%, 66%

CMYK14, 0, 0, 34

Decimal9545896

CSS RGBrgb(145, 168, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 12%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Mythical Blue DEC787

ΔE 0.9 · #93A8A7

Behr

Oceanus HDC-CL-25

ΔE 2.4 · #90ACAA

Sherwin-Williams

Dutch Tile Blue SW0031

ΔE 2.6 · #9AABAB

Dulux

Coalition SG5G3

ΔE 2.6 · #96A7A4

Vista Paint

Wonder Land C-497

ΔE 2.7 · #93ACB0

Hallman-Lindsay

Stormy Bay 484

ΔE 2.8 · #9AAFAF

Benjamin Moore

Sea 2123-30

ΔE 3.3 · #899F9F

PPG

Aqua Smoke 1034-5

ΔE 3.4 · #8C9FA0

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 4 · #99B0AB

Kilz

Foggy Promenade RF260-01

ΔE 4.2 · #93B2B3

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 4.4 · #A0B0B1

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 4.7 · #9FB4B4

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 6 · #9AA1A0

RAL

Silver Grey 7001

ΔE 7.7 · #8A9597

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 9.7 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#91A8A8

#A79090

Analogous

#90A79C

#91A8A8

#909CA7

Triadic

#91A8A8

#A790A7

#A7A790

Split-Complementary

#91A8A8

#A7909C

#A79C90

Tetradic

#91A8A8

#9C90A7

#A79090

#9CA790

Monochromatic

#465959

#678383

#91A8A8

#BAC9C9

#E5EBEB

Rectangle

#91A8A8

#9090A7

#A79090

#A7A790

Compound

#91A8A8

#909CA7

#A79090

#A79C90

Variations

Lighter

#A6B9B9

#BDC9C9

#D9DFDF

Darker

#6D8C8C

#4A6161

#2B3939

Saturation

#989F9F

#90A7A7

#64D3D3

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#91A8A8

#9FA1A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#91A8A8

#A4A4A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#91A8A8

#92A8A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

In the Deep End 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

#ACAB99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#91A8A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#99B0BD

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.

#A36666

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: #91A8A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #91A8A8;

CSS Variable

--color-in-the-deep-end: #91A8A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'in-the-deep-end': '#91A8A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#91A8A8] text-[#91A8A8]

SCSS

$in-the-deep-end: #91A8A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #91A8A8?

#91A8A8 is In the Deep End, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #91A8A8 warm or cool?

In the Deep End reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with In the Deep End?

In the Deep End works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with In the Deep End?

In the Deep End 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 In the Deep End?

You can download In the Deep End 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 In the Deep End?

The hex code is #91A8A8. In RGB it's 145, 168, 168, and in HSL it's 180°, 12%, 61%.

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