GREYS

Pukaki Double

#989E98

RGB 152, 158, 152 · HSL 120°, 3%, 61% · CMYK 4, 0, 4, 38

Pukaki Double is #989E98 in HEX — rgb(152, 158, 152), hsl(120°, 3%, 61%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 4%, 38%).

Pukaki Double pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 120°, 3%, 61%. 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#989E98

RGB152, 158, 152

HSL120°, 3%, 61%

HSV120°, 4%, 62%

CMYK4, 0, 4, 38

Decimal10002072

CSS RGBrgb(152, 158, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 3%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pukaki Double NZ9B7

Exact match

Valspar

Seafoam Storm 5002-1C

ΔE 0.7 · #989F98

Vista Paint

Pussy Willow K-844

ΔE 0.9 · #9B9F99

Hallman-Lindsay

Cannon Ball 449

ΔE 1.3 · #99A098

Benjamin Moore

Puritan HC-164

ΔE 1.5 · #98A09C

Dunn-Edwards

Light Gray DEC789

ΔE 1.7 · #979D9A

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 1.8 · #9A9E95

Kilz

Stone Cold TB-66

ΔE 1.8 · #9CA39D

Sherwin-Williams

Earl Grey SW7660

ΔE 1.9 · #969A96

Behr

Brampton Gray PPU11-16

ΔE 2.1 · #9BA19E

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 2.1 · #969992

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 2.6 · #9FA198

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 3.1 · #A2A29D

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 3.9 · #95958D

PPG

Stepping Stone 1010-4

ΔE 4.2 · #A4A7A4

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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 MasstoneGreen 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

#989E98

#9F999F

Analogous

#9C9F99

#989E98

#999F9C

Triadic

#989E98

#99999F

#9F9999

Split-Complementary

#989E98

#9C999F

#9F999C

Tetradic

#989E98

#999C9F

#9F999F

#9F9C99

Monochromatic

#4D514D

#727972

#989E98

#C0C4C0

#E7E9E7

Rectangle

#989E98

#999F9F

#9F999F

#9F9999

Compound

#989E98

#999F9C

#9F999F

#9F999C

Variations

Lighter

#ADB2AD

#C2C5C2

#DBDDDB

Darker

#798079

#535853

#303330

Saturation

#9B9C9B

#999F99

#68CF68

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

2.73:1

Fail

vs Black

7.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#989E98

#9C9B99

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#989E98

#9D9D99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#989E98

#999D9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pukaki Double 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

#B1A38D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#989E98

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FA8B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#A366A3

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: #989E98;

CSS — background

background-color: #989E98;

CSS Variable

--color-pukaki-double: #989E98;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pukaki-double': '#989E98' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#989E98] text-[#989E98]

SCSS

$pukaki-double: #989E98;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #989E98?

#989E98 is Pukaki Double, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #989E98 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pukaki Double?

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

What colors pair well with Pukaki Double?

Pukaki Double 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 Pukaki Double?

You can download Pukaki Double 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 Pukaki Double?

The hex code is #989E98. In RGB it's 152, 158, 152, and in HSL it's 120°, 3%, 61%.

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