GREYS

Aragonite Grey

#948E96

RGB 148, 142, 150 · HSL 285°, 4%, 57% · CMYK 1, 5, 0, 41

Aragonite Grey is #948E96 in HEX — rgb(148, 142, 150), hsl(285°, 4%, 57%), cmyk(1%, 5%, 0%, 41%).

Aragonite Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 285°, 4%, 57%. 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#948E96

RGB148, 142, 150

HSL285°, 4%, 57%

HSV285°, 5%, 59%

CMYK1, 5, 0, 41

Decimal9735830

CSS RGBrgb(148, 142, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 4%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Gris Morado SW9156

ΔE 1.8 · #8F8A91

Behr

Victorian UL250-18

ΔE 1.9 · #978D97

Dulux

Vanessa Mae SG6A3

ΔE 2.3 · #99949B

Kilz

Mesmerized RL210

ΔE 3 · #918D90

Valspar

Lucent Purple 4002-4A

ΔE 3.1 · #97919E

PPG

Shining Armor 1003-5

ΔE 3.2 · #908B8E

Benjamin Moore

Sleepy 1454

ΔE 3.2 · #998C91

Vista Paint

Cut Heather C-1302

ΔE 3.8 · #9D909C

Dunn-Edwards

Formal Gray DE6382

ΔE 3.9 · #97969A

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 4.5 · #8B8A8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Heather 1303

ΔE 4.8 · #9E909E

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 5.1 · #909090

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 5.3 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 5.6 · #8D8089

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 6.1 · #878787

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 8.1 · #9E9893

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#948E96

#8F968D

Analogous

#8F8D96

#948E96

#968D94

Triadic

#948E96

#96948D

#8D9694

Split-Complementary

#948E96

#94968D

#8D968F

Tetradic

#948E96

#968F8D

#8F968D

#8D9496

Monochromatic

#464248

#6D676F

#948E96

#B9B5BA

#DFDDDF

Rectangle

#948E96

#968D8F

#8F968D

#8D9694

Compound

#948E96

#968D94

#8F968D

#8D968F

Variations

Lighter

#A9A4AB

#BEBBBF

#D9D8DA

Darker

#776F79

#524C53

#302C31

Saturation

#929093

#948D96

#AE58CA

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

3.20:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.57:1

Deuteranopia

#948E96

#8F9196

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#948E96

#8F8F95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#948E96

#938F8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Aragonite 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

#AE978C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#948E96

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C9CB0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#6C9A5D

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: #948E96;

CSS — background

background-color: #948E96;

CSS Variable

--color-aragonite-grey: #948E96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aragonite-grey': '#948E96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#948E96] text-[#948E96]

SCSS

$aragonite-grey: #948E96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #948E96?

#948E96 is Aragonite Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #948E96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aragonite Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Aragonite Grey?

Aragonite 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 Aragonite Grey?

You can download Aragonite 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 Aragonite Grey?

The hex code is #948E96. In RGB it's 148, 142, 150, and in HSL it's 285°, 4%, 57%.

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