GREYS

Parisian Grey

#928A87

RGB 146, 138, 135 · HSL 16°, 5%, 55% · CMYK 0, 5, 8, 43

Parisian Grey is #928A87 in HEX — rgb(146, 138, 135), hsl(16°, 5%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 8%, 43%).

Parisian Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 16°, 5%, 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#928A87

RGB146, 138, 135

HSL16°, 5%, 55%

HSV16°, 8%, 57%

CMYK0, 5, 8, 43

Decimal9603719

CSS RGBrgb(146, 138, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 5%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Parisian Grey SN4C8

Exact match

Kilz

Forlorn RL200

ΔE 0.7 · #938A88

Valspar

Olive Gray 4002-2A

ΔE 0.9 · #908886

Behr

Creek Bend 790F-4

ΔE 1 · #928C89

Dunn-Edwards

Fallen Rock DE6389

ΔE 1.9 · #8E8583

PPG

Antique Silver 1002-5

ΔE 2.4 · #918E8C

Sherwin-Williams

Dovetail SW7018

ΔE 2.4 · #908A83

Benjamin Moore

Evening CSP-505

ΔE 2.8 · #928A8C

Farrow & Ball

Mole's Breath 276

ΔE 2.9 · #8B857F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sultry Castle 562

ΔE 3.5 · #948D84

Vista Paint

Granite Cliff K-931

ΔE 3.7 · #948E85

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

ΔE 3.8 · #8F8F8F

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 4 · #878787

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 4 · #8B8A8C

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 4.3 · #89807A

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.2 · #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 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

#928A87

#878F92

Analogous

#928789

#928A87

#928F87

Triadic

#928A87

#87928A

#8A8792

Split-Complementary

#928A87

#87928F

#878992

Tetradic

#928A87

#899287

#878F92

#8F8792

Monochromatic

#433E3D

#6B6461

#928A87

#B6B1AF

#DBD8D7

Rectangle

#928A87

#8F9287

#878F92

#8A8792

Compound

#928A87

#928F87

#878F92

#878992

Variations

Lighter

#A8A19F

#BDB9B7

#D8D6D5

Darker

#766D6A

#514B49

#2F2C2A

Saturation

#8E8B8B

#928A87

#C87050

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.21:1

Deuteranopia

#928A87

#8E8D87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#928A87

#8B8B87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#928A87

#928A8A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Parisian 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

#AD9480

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#928A87

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A99A5

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.

#598595

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: #928A87;

CSS — background

background-color: #928A87;

CSS Variable

--color-parisian-grey: #928A87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parisian-grey': '#928A87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#928A87] text-[#928A87]

SCSS

$parisian-grey: #928A87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #928A87?

#928A87 is Parisian Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #928A87 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parisian Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Parisian Grey?

Parisian 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 Parisian Grey?

You can download Parisian 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 Parisian Grey?

The hex code is #928A87. In RGB it's 146, 138, 135, and in HSL it's 16°, 5%, 55%.

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