GREYS

Amorous

#967D96

RGB 150, 125, 150 · HSL 300°, 11%, 54% · CMYK 0, 17, 0, 41

Amorous is #967D96 in HEX — rgb(150, 125, 150), hsl(300°, 11%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 0%, 41%).

Amorous pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 300°, 11%, 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#967D96

RGB150, 125, 150

HSL300°, 11%, 54%

HSV300°, 17%, 59%

CMYK0, 17, 0, 41

Decimal9862550

CSS RGBrgb(150, 125, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 11%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wild 2072-40

ΔE 1.5 · #967F9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Imagine That 1226

ΔE 1.8 · #947C98

Vista Paint

Imagine That C-1225

ΔE 2.2 · #927A96

Kilz

Persian Rose RA140-02

ΔE 2.3 · #97829A

Valspar

Evening Lilac 1002-5B

ΔE 2.6 · #917E99

Dulux

Subdued Violet S49C5

ΔE 3 · #937B99

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 3.5 · #91788C

PPG

Pale Plum 1177-5

ΔE 4.9 · #A489A3

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 5 · #A489A0

Behr

Gypsy Magic 100F-5

ΔE 5.3 · #877895

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.9 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 7.5 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 10.2 · #8D8089

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 16.3 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 17.3 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#967D96

#7D977D

Analogous

#8A7D97

#967D96

#977D8A

Triadic

#967D96

#97977D

#7D9797

Split-Complementary

#967D96

#8A977D

#7D978A

Tetradic

#967D96

#978A7D

#7D977D

#7D8A97

Monochromatic

#443644

#6E596E

#967D96

#B9A7B9

#DBD2DB

Rectangle

#967D96

#977D7D

#7D977D

#7D9797

Compound

#967D96

#977D8A

#7D977D

#7D978A

Variations

Lighter

#AB97AB

#BFB2BF

#D9D3D9

Darker

#7B617B

#554355

#322632

Saturation

#8E868E

#977D97

#CB49CB

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.67:1

Deuteranopia

#967D96

#858896

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#967D96

#828293

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#967D96

#948280

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Amorous 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

#B08A8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#967D96

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D8FB0

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.

#589258

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: #967D96;

CSS — background

background-color: #967D96;

CSS Variable

--color-amorous: #967D96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amorous': '#967D96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#967D96] text-[#967D96]

SCSS

$amorous: #967D96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #967D96?

#967D96 is Amorous, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #967D96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amorous?

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

What colors pair well with Amorous?

Amorous 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 Amorous?

You can download Amorous 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 Amorous?

The hex code is #967D96. In RGB it's 150, 125, 150, and in HSL it's 300°, 11%, 54%.

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