GREYS

Zinc

#92898A

RGB 146, 137, 138 · HSL 353°, 4%, 55% · CMYK 0, 6, 5, 43

Zinc is #92898A in HEX — rgb(146, 137, 138), hsl(353°, 4%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 5%, 43%).

Zinc pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 353°, 4%, 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#92898A

RGB146, 137, 138

HSL353°, 4%, 55%

HSV353°, 6%, 57%

CMYK0, 6, 5, 43

Decimal9603466

CSS RGBrgb(146, 137, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 4%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Evening CSP-505

ΔE 0.8 · #928A8C

Behr

Polished Stone PPU17-16

ΔE 1.1 · #928988

Dulux

Storm Break S05A4

ΔE 1.2 · #938988

Kilz

Forlorn RL200

ΔE 1.7 · #938A88

Valspar

Olive Gray 4002-2A

ΔE 1.8 · #908886

PPG

Shining Armor 1003-5

ΔE 2 · #908B8E

Vista Paint

Lavender Rose K-762

ΔE 2.1 · #93878B

Dunn-Edwards

Fallen Rock DE6389

ΔE 2.4 · #8E8583

Sherwin-Williams

Slate Violet SW9155

ΔE 3 · #989192

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 3.2 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

ΔE 3.9 · #8F8F8F

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 3.9 · #878787

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 4 · #8D8D8B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 4.2 · #999494

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 5.4 · #89807A

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#92898A

#889190

Analogous

#91888D

#92898A

#918B88

Triadic

#92898A

#899188

#888991

Split-Complementary

#92898A

#88918B

#888D91

Tetradic

#92898A

#8D9188

#889190

#8B8891

Monochromatic

#423D3E

#6A6263

#92898A

#B6AFB0

#DAD7D8

Rectangle

#92898A

#919088

#889190

#888991

Compound

#92898A

#918B88

#889190

#888D91

Variations

Lighter

#A7A0A0

#BCB8B8

#D8D6D6

Darker

#756B6D

#514A4B

#2F2B2B

Saturation

#8E8B8B

#918889

#C8515F

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

3.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.17:1

Deuteranopia

#92898A

#8D8C8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#92898A

#8B8B8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#92898A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Zinc 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

#AD9383

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#92898A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A98A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#59958E

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: #92898A;

CSS — background

background-color: #92898A;

CSS Variable

--color-zinc: #92898A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zinc': '#92898A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#92898A] text-[#92898A]

SCSS

$zinc: #92898A;

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#868583 · ΔE 4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #92898A?

#92898A is Zinc, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #92898A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zinc?

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

What colors pair well with Zinc?

Zinc 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 Zinc?

You can download Zinc 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 Zinc?

The hex code is #92898A. In RGB it's 146, 137, 138, and in HSL it's 353°, 4%, 55%.

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