GREYS

Studio Clay

#958D7F

RGB 149, 141, 127 · HSL 38°, 9%, 54% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 42

Studio Clay is #958D7F in HEX — rgb(149, 141, 127), hsl(38°, 9%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 42%).

Studio Clay pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 38°, 9%, 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#958D7F

RGB149, 141, 127

HSL38°, 9%, 54%

HSV38°, 15%, 58%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 42

Decimal9801087

CSS RGBrgb(149, 141, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 9%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Clay SW9172

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cathedral CSP-205

ΔE 0.8 · #948B7D

Dulux

Water Rock SN3C5

ΔE 0.8 · #978E7F

Vista Paint

Utility Wear K-947

ΔE 1.2 · #989081

PPG

Winter Feather 14-06

ΔE 1.4 · #948E82

Behr

Smokey Tan BXC-49

ΔE 1.4 · #988F7F

Kilz

Heirloom Brooch TB-18

ΔE 1.9 · #9A9284

Valspar

Artichoke 6003-2A

ΔE 2.1 · #928D82

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 2.8 · #989187

Hallman-Lindsay

Sultry Castle 562

ΔE 2.9 · #948D84

Dunn-Edwards

Calico Rock DE6229

ΔE 3.3 · #9C9584

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 3.8 · #9D978A

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 3.9 · #9F9389

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 4.5 · #8B8C7A

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 6.9 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 13.8 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#958D7F

#7F8794

Analogous

#94827F

#958D7F

#91947F

Triadic

#958D7F

#7F948D

#8D7F94

Split-Complementary

#958D7F

#7F9194

#827F94

Tetradic

#958D7F

#7F9482

#7F8794

#947F91

Monochromatic

#433F38

#6C665A

#958D7F

#B7B2A9

#DAD7D3

Rectangle

#958D7F

#87947F

#7F8794

#8D7F94

Compound

#958D7F

#91947F

#7F8794

#827F94

Variations

Lighter

#AAA399

#BEBAB3

#D9D7D3

Darker

#797164

#534E44

#312D28

Saturation

#8D8B87

#948D7F

#CA9B4A

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

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.39:1

Deuteranopia

#958D7F

#928F80

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#958D7F

#8E8E81

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#958D7F

#968B8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Studio Clay 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

#AF967A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#958D7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C9B9F

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.

#586D92

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: #958D7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #958D7F;

CSS Variable

--color-studio-clay: #958D7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'studio-clay': '#958D7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#958D7F] text-[#958D7F]

SCSS

$studio-clay: #958D7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #958D7F?

#958D7F is Studio Clay, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #958D7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Studio Clay?

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

What colors pair well with Studio Clay?

Studio Clay 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 Studio Clay?

You can download Studio Clay 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 Studio Clay?

The hex code is #958D7F. In RGB it's 149, 141, 127, and in HSL it's 38°, 9%, 54%.

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