GREYS

Mythical Blue

#93A8A7

RGB 147, 168, 167 · HSL 177°, 11%, 62% · CMYK 13, 0, 1, 34

Mythical Blue is #93A8A7 in HEX — rgb(147, 168, 167), hsl(177°, 11%, 62%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 1%, 34%).

Mythical Blue pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 177°, 11%, 62%. 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#93A8A7
RGB147, 168, 167
HSL177°, 11%, 62%
HSV177°, 13%, 66%
CMYK13, 0, 1, 34
Decimal9676967
CSS RGBrgb(147, 168, 167)
CSS HSLhsl(177, 11%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Mythical Blue DEC787

Exact match

Dulux

Coalition SG5G3

ΔE 1.8 · #96A7A4

Sherwin-Williams

Dutch Tile Blue SW0031

ΔE 2.1 · #9AABAB

Behr

Cosmic Quest N460-4

ΔE 2.4 · #97AEAB

Vista Paint

Stormy Bay C-483

ΔE 2.7 · #9BAFAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Stormy Bay 484

ΔE 2.7 · #9AAFAF

Benjamin Moore

Sea 2123-30

ΔE 3.5 · #899F9F

PPG

Aqua Smoke 1034-5

ΔE 3.5 · #8C9FA0

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 3.6 · #99B0AB

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 4 · #A0B0B1

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 4.5 · #A1ABAB

Kilz

Foggy Promenade RF260-01

ΔE 4.7 · #93B2B3

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 5.3 · #9AA1A0

RAL

Silver Grey 7001

ΔE 7.5 · #8A9597

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 9.7 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.9 · #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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#93A8A7
#A99395

Analogous

#93A99D
#93A8A7
#939FA9

Triadic

#93A8A7
#A893A9
#A9A893

Split-Complementary

#93A8A7
#A9939F
#A99D93

Tetradic

#93A8A7
#9D93A9
#A99395
#9FA993

Monochromatic

#495B5A
#6B8584
#93A8A7
#BECBCA
#E8EDED

Rectangle

#93A8A7
#9395A9
#A99395
#A9A893

Compound

#93A8A7
#939FA9
#A99395
#A99D93

Variations

Lighter

#A9BAB9
#BFCACA
#DAE0DF

Darker

#708D8C
#4C6160
#2C3938

Saturation

#9BA1A1
#93A9A8
#68D4CF

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)

Aa

vs White

2.50:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

8.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#93A8A7
#A0A1A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#93A8A7
#A5A5A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#93A8A7
#94A7A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mythical Blue 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

#AEAB98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#93A8A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#9BB0BD

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.

#A5686B

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

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: #93A8A7;
CSS — background 
background-color: #93A8A7;
CSS Variable 
--color-mythical-blue: #93A8A7;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'mythical-blue': '#93A8A7' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#93A8A7] text-[#93A8A7]
SCSS 
$mythical-blue: #93A8A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #93A8A7?

#93A8A7 is Mythical Blue, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #93A8A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mythical Blue?

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

What colors pair well with Mythical Blue?

Mythical Blue 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 Mythical Blue?

You can download Mythical Blue 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 Mythical Blue?

The hex code is #93A8A7. In RGB it's 147, 168, 167, and in HSL it's 177°, 11%, 62%.

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