GREYS

Mole Grey

#938F8A

RGB 147, 143, 138 · HSL 33°, 4%, 56% · CMYK 0, 3, 6, 42

Mole Grey is #938F8A in HEX — rgb(147, 143, 138), hsl(33°, 4%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 42%).

Mole Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 33°, 4%, 56%. 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#938F8A

RGB147, 143, 138

HSL33°, 4%, 56%

HSV33°, 6%, 58%

CMYK0, 3, 6, 42

Decimal9670538

CSS RGBrgb(147, 143, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 4%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mole Grey S13A4

Exact match

Behr

Water Tower QE-59

ΔE 0.8 · #948E89

Kilz

Chalk Suede TB-28

ΔE 1.1 · #918C87

PPG

Lazy Afternoon 1007-5

ΔE 1.7 · #97928B

Sherwin-Williams

Dovetail SW7018

ΔE 2.3 · #908A83

Vista Paint

Granite Cliff K-931

ΔE 2.4 · #948E85

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 2.5 · #8D8D8B

Valspar

Cathedral Stone 4003-2A

ΔE 2.6 · #979492

Hallman-Lindsay

Sultry Castle 562

ΔE 2.7 · #948D84

Benjamin Moore

Soho CSP-10

ΔE 3 · #9A9593

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 3 · #95958D

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 3.2 · #909090

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 3.7 · #9E9893

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 4.1 · #888786

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 4.6 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.1 · #889099

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 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

#938F8A

#8A8E93

Analogous

#938B8A

#938F8A

#93938A

Triadic

#938F8A

#8A938F

#8F8A93

Split-Complementary

#938F8A

#8A9393

#8B8A93

Tetradic

#938F8A

#8A938B

#8A8E93

#938A93

Monochromatic

#454340

#6D6964

#938F8A

#B8B5B2

#DDDBDA

Rectangle

#938F8A

#8E938A

#8A8E93

#8F8A93

Compound

#938F8A

#93938A

#8A8E93

#8B8A93

Variations

Lighter

#A9A6A2

#BEBCB9

#D9D8D7

Darker

#77736D

#524F4B

#302E2C

Saturation

#908F8D

#938F8A

#C99554

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.54:1

Deuteranopia

#938F8A

#91908B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#938F8A

#90908B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#938F8A

#938E8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mole 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

#AE9883

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#938F8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B9DA7

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.

#5B7698

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: #938F8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #938F8A;

CSS Variable

--color-mole-grey: #938F8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mole-grey': '#938F8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#938F8A] text-[#938F8A]

SCSS

$mole-grey: #938F8A;

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#929591 · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #938F8A?

#938F8A is Mole Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #938F8A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mole Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Mole Grey?

Mole 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 Mole Grey?

You can download Mole 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 Mole Grey?

The hex code is #938F8A. In RGB it's 147, 143, 138, and in HSL it's 33°, 4%, 56%.

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