GREYS

Amethyst Smoke

#95879C

RGB 149, 135, 156 · HSL 280°, 10%, 57% · CMYK 4, 13, 0, 39

Amethyst Smoke is #95879C in HEX — rgb(149, 135, 156), hsl(280°, 10%, 57%), cmyk(4%, 13%, 0%, 39%).

Amethyst Smoke pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 280°, 10%, 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#95879C

RGB149, 135, 156

HSL280°, 10%, 57%

HSV280°, 13%, 61%

CMYK4, 13, 0, 39

Decimal9799580

CSS RGBrgb(149, 135, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 10%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Eccentricity S44C4

ΔE 1.5 · #958A9F

Kilz

Plum Notion RA130-01

ΔE 1.6 · #938497

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Cream SW9075

ΔE 2 · #9A8CA2

PPG

Wright Murasaki FLLW771

ΔE 2.3 · #9B8C9F

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 3.7 · #8B859D

Benjamin Moore

Amorous AF-600

ΔE 4 · #968997

Vista Paint

Garden Beauty K-42

ΔE 4 · #8D899C

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Vibes 1290

ΔE 4 · #898098

Behr

Gothic Purple N110-4

ΔE 4.8 · #88869D

Valspar

Evening Lilac 1002-5B

ΔE 4.9 · #917E99

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Charcoal DE5935

ΔE 5.8 · #838298

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 7.4 · #8D8089

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.3 · #A47D90

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11 · #889099

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 11.9 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 13.2 · #878787

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 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

#95879C

#8E9C86

Analogous

#8A869C

#95879C

#9C8699

Triadic

#95879C

#9C9586

#869C95

Split-Complementary

#95879C

#999C86

#869C8A

Tetradic

#95879C

#9C8A86

#8E9C86

#86999C

Monochromatic

#473E4C

#6F6076

#95879C

#BAB0BF

#DFDBE1

Rectangle

#95879C

#9C868E

#8E9C86

#869C95

Compound

#95879C

#9C8699

#8E9C86

#869C8A

Variations

Lighter

#AA9FB0

#BFB8C3

#DAD6DB

Darker

#786880

#534759

#302934

Saturation

#928E95

#95869C

#A555CE

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

3.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.22:1

Deuteranopia

#95879C

#8A8E9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95879C

#8A8A99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95879C

#938B89

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Amethyst Smoke 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

#AF9290

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95879C

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C97B4

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.

#719A5D

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: #95879C;

CSS — background

background-color: #95879C;

CSS Variable

--color-amethyst-smoke: #95879C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amethyst-smoke': '#95879C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95879C] text-[#95879C]

SCSS

$amethyst-smoke: #95879C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95879C?

#95879C is Amethyst Smoke, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #95879C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amethyst Smoke?

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

What colors pair well with Amethyst Smoke?

Amethyst Smoke 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 Amethyst Smoke?

You can download Amethyst Smoke 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 Amethyst Smoke?

The hex code is #95879C. In RGB it's 149, 135, 156, and in HSL it's 280°, 10%, 57%.

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