GREYS

Ordain

#998188

RGB 153, 129, 136 · HSL 343°, 11%, 55% · CMYK 0, 16, 11, 40

Ordain is #998188 in HEX — rgb(153, 129, 136), hsl(343°, 11%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 11%, 40%).

Ordain pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 343°, 11%, 55%. 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#998188

RGB153, 129, 136

HSL343°, 11%, 55%

HSV343°, 16%, 60%

CMYK0, 16, 11, 40

Decimal10060168

CSS RGBrgb(153, 129, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 11%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ordain S48C4

ΔE 0.6 · #998189

Behr

Dream Sunset PPU17-14

ΔE 2 · #9B858E

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

ΔE 2.8 · #9E8185

Benjamin Moore

Frozen 1448

ΔE 2.9 · #938288

Vista Paint

Rosabella K-754

ΔE 3.4 · #94838D

PPG

Gothic Amethyst 1046-5

ΔE 3.9 · #A38B93

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Violet SW9076

ΔE 3.9 · #9B7E8B

Hallman-Lindsay

Iced Orchid 1304

ΔE 4.6 · #8E7D89

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 4.8 · #8D8089

Valspar

Plum Legacy 1002-7B

ΔE 5 · #917987

Kilz

Orchid Smoke TB-27

ΔE 7.4 · #8F8494

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 8.6 · #7F7679

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 8.9 · #856A73

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 9.7 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 10.4 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#998188

#809992

Analogous

#998093

#998188

#998580

Triadic

#998188

#879980

#808799

Split-Complementary

#998188

#809985

#809399

Tetradic

#998188

#939980

#809992

#858099

Monochromatic

#47393D

#715B61

#998188

#BBAAAF

#DDD5D7

Rectangle

#998188

#999280

#809992

#808799

Compound

#998188

#998580

#809992

#809399

Variations

Lighter

#AD999F

#C1B4B7

#DAD4D5

Darker

#7D636B

#564449

#33272A

Saturation

#90888B

#998087

#CC4D71

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

3.59:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.85:1

Deuteranopia

#998188

#8B8A88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#998188

#858587

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#998188

#988383

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ordain 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

#B28D81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#998188

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F92A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#599584

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: #998188;

CSS — background

background-color: #998188;

CSS Variable

--color-ordain: #998188;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ordain': '#998188' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#998188] text-[#998188]

SCSS

$ordain: #998188;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998188?

#998188 is Ordain, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #998188 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ordain?

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

What colors pair well with Ordain?

Ordain 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 Ordain?

You can download Ordain 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 Ordain?

The hex code is #998188. In RGB it's 153, 129, 136, and in HSL it's 343°, 11%, 55%.

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