GREYS

Signal Grey

#969992

RGB 150, 153, 146 · HSL 86°, 3%, 59% · CMYK 2, 0, 5, 40

Signal Grey is #969992 in HEX — rgb(150, 153, 146), hsl(86°, 3%, 59%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 5%, 40%).

Signal Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 86°, 3%, 59%. 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#969992

RGB150, 153, 146

HSL86°, 3%, 59%

HSV86°, 5%, 60%

CMYK2, 0, 5, 40

Decimal9869714

CSS RGBrgb(150, 153, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 3%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 1.8 · #95958D

Sherwin-Williams

Earl Grey SW7660

ΔE 1.8 · #969A96

Valspar

Gray Exposé 5007-2A

ΔE 1.9 · #9B9D94

Benjamin Moore

Rainstorm CSP-50

ΔE 2 · #939692

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 2.1 · #9A9E95

Dulux

Pukaki Double NZ9B7

ΔE 2.1 · #989E98

Vista Paint

Pussy Willow K-844

ΔE 2.3 · #9B9F99

Behr

Hunters Hollow MQ6-21

ΔE 2.4 · #95978C

Hallman-Lindsay

Cannon Ball 449

ΔE 2.8 · #99A098

Kilz

Lost Space RL160

ΔE 2.8 · #98958C

Dunn-Edwards

Light Gray DEC789

ΔE 2.9 · #979D9A

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 3.3 · #9FA198

PPG

Lazy Afternoon 1007-5

ΔE 3.7 · #97928B

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 4 · #A2A29D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#969992

#96939A

Analogous

#9A9993

#969992

#949A93

Triadic

#969992

#93979A

#9A9397

Split-Complementary

#969992

#93949A

#99939A

Tetradic

#969992

#939A99

#96939A

#9A9394

Monochromatic

#4A4C48

#71746D

#969992

#BDBFBB

#E3E4E2

Rectangle

#969992

#939A96

#96939A

#9A9397

Compound

#969992

#949A93

#96939A

#99939A

Variations

Lighter

#ACAEA9

#C0C2BF

#DBDBDA

Darker

#797C75

#535550

#30322E

Saturation

#979796

#979A93

#9ECC61

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

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#969992

#999793

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#969992

#989893

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#969992

#979898

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Signal 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

#B09F89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#969992

Daylight 5500K

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

#9DA4AD

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.

#7C60A0

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: #969992;

CSS — background

background-color: #969992;

CSS Variable

--color-signal-grey: #969992;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'signal-grey': '#969992' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#969992] text-[#969992]

SCSS

$signal-grey: #969992;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #969992?

#969992 is Signal Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #969992 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Signal Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Signal Grey?

Signal 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 Signal Grey?

You can download Signal 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 Signal Grey?

The hex code is #969992. In RGB it's 150, 153, 146, and in HSL it's 86°, 3%, 59%.

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