GREYS

Cathedral

#948B7D

RGB 148, 139, 125 · HSL 37°, 10%, 54% · CMYK 0, 6, 16, 42

Cathedral is #948B7D in HEX — rgb(148, 139, 125), hsl(37°, 10%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 42%).

Cathedral pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 37°, 10%, 54%. 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#948B7D

RGB148, 139, 125

HSL37°, 10%, 54%

HSV37°, 16%, 58%

CMYK0, 6, 16, 42

Decimal9735037

CSS RGBrgb(148, 139, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 10%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cathedral CSP-205

Exact match

Dulux

Bamboo Cove SN3E8

ΔE 0.8 · #968B7D

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Clay SW9172

ΔE 0.8 · #958D7F

Behr

Lost Canyon MQ6-29

ΔE 1.8 · #948A79

Vista Paint

Utility Wear K-947

ΔE 1.9 · #989081

PPG

Winter Feather 14-06

ΔE 2 · #948E82

Valspar

Artichoke 6003-2A

ΔE 2.5 · #928D82

Kilz

Heirloom Brooch TB-18

ΔE 2.6 · #9A9284

Hallman-Lindsay

Sultry Castle 562

ΔE 3.1 · #948D84

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 3.3 · #989187

Dunn-Edwards

Bison Beige DEC750

ΔE 3.8 · #9F9180

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 4.2 · #898176

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 4.2 · #998976

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 4.6 · #9D978A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 7.2 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.3 · #8E7A5A

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#948B7D

#7E8795

Analogous

#95817E

#948B7D

#93957E

Triadic

#948B7D

#7E958C

#8C7E95

Split-Complementary

#948B7D

#7E9395

#817E95

Tetradic

#948B7D

#7E9581

#7E8795

#957E93

Monochromatic

#433F37

#6D665A

#948B7D

#B8B2A8

#DAD7D2

Rectangle

#948B7D

#87957E

#7E8795

#8C7E95

Compound

#948B7D

#93957E

#7E8795

#817E95

Variations

Lighter

#ABA398

#BFBAB3

#D9D7D3

Darker

#7A7163

#544E43

#312D27

Saturation

#8D8B86

#958C7E

#CA9949

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

3.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.25:1

Deuteranopia

#948B7D

#918D7E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#948B7D

#8D8D7F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#948B7D

#95898B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cathedral 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

#AE9579

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#948B7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C9A9D

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.

#586E92

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: #948B7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #948B7D;

CSS Variable

--color-cathedral: #948B7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cathedral': '#948B7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#948B7D] text-[#948B7D]

SCSS

$cathedral: #948B7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #948B7D?

#948B7D is Cathedral, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #948B7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cathedral?

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

What colors pair well with Cathedral?

Cathedral 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 Cathedral?

You can download Cathedral 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 Cathedral?

The hex code is #948B7D. In RGB it's 148, 139, 125, and in HSL it's 37°, 10%, 54%.

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