GREYS

Heather Red Grey

#988E94

RGB 152, 142, 148 · HSL 324°, 5%, 58% · CMYK 0, 7, 3, 40

Heather Red Grey is #988E94 in HEX — rgb(152, 142, 148), hsl(324°, 5%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 3%, 40%).

Heather Red Grey pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 324°, 5%, 58%. 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#988E94

RGB152, 142, 148

HSL324°, 5%, 58%

HSV324°, 7%, 60%

CMYK0, 7, 3, 40

Decimal9997972

CSS RGBrgb(152, 142, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 5%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Contessa UL250-6

ΔE 1.1 · #968B91

Benjamin Moore

Sleepy 1454

ΔE 1.4 · #998C91

Dulux

Lavender Elan S48A3

ΔE 1.9 · #9D9399

Sherwin-Williams

Autumn Orchid SW9157

ΔE 2.3 · #9D9093

Dunn-Edwards

Ashen Plum DE6396

ΔE 2.4 · #9B9092

Vista Paint

Lavender Rose K-762

ΔE 2.9 · #93878B

Kilz

Mesmerized RL210

ΔE 3 · #918D90

PPG

Shining Armor 1003-5

ΔE 3.1 · #908B8E

Valspar

Cadet Gray 4001-2A

ΔE 3.1 · #908B8E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 4.3 · #999494

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 4.8 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 5.2 · #909090

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 5.5 · #8D8089

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 6.4 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 7.1 · #889099

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 7.1 · #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 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

#988E94

#8F9993

Analogous

#988F99

#988E94

#998F90

Triadic

#988E94

#95998F

#8F9599

Split-Complementary

#988E94

#90998F

#8F9998

Tetradic

#988E94

#99988F

#8F9993

#8F9099

Monochromatic

#4B4448

#73686F

#988E94

#BEB7BB

#E2DFE1

Rectangle

#988E94

#99938F

#8F9993

#8F9599

Compound

#988E94

#998F90

#8F9993

#8F9998

Variations

Lighter

#AEA5AA

#C1BCBF

#DBD8DA

Darker

#7D7078

#564D52

#322D30

Saturation

#969294

#998F95

#CC5C9F

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.63:1

Deuteranopia

#988E94

#929294

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#988E94

#909093

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#988E94

#978F8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Heather Red 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

#B1978A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#988E94

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9CAE

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.

#5E9D77

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: #988E94;

CSS — background

background-color: #988E94;

CSS Variable

--color-heather-red-grey: #988E94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heather-red-grey': '#988E94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#988E94] text-[#988E94]

SCSS

$heather-red-grey: #988E94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #988E94?

#988E94 is Heather Red Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #988E94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heather Red Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Heather Red Grey?

Heather Red 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 Heather Red Grey?

You can download Heather Red 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 Heather Red Grey?

The hex code is #988E94. In RGB it's 152, 142, 148, and in HSL it's 324°, 5%, 58%.

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