GREYS

Nature’s Gift

#99A399

RGB 153, 163, 153 · HSL 120°, 5%, 62% · CMYK 6, 0, 6, 36

Nature’s Gift is #99A399 in HEX — rgb(153, 163, 153), hsl(120°, 5%, 62%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 6%, 36%).

Nature’s Gift pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 120°, 5%, 62%. 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#99A399

RGB153, 163, 153

HSL120°, 5%, 62%

HSV120°, 6%, 64%

CMYK6, 0, 6, 36

Decimal10068889

CSS RGBrgb(153, 163, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 5%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Heather 2139-40

ΔE 1 · #9AA297

Behr

River Pebble BXC-54

ΔE 1.6 · #9DA69A

Valspar

Spring Spirits 5003-1C

ΔE 1.8 · #9BA396

Hallman-Lindsay

Cannon Ball 449

ΔE 1.8 · #99A098

Vista Paint

Cannon Ball C-448

ΔE 2 · #999F96

Dunn-Edwards

Casting Shadow DE6291

ΔE 2.3 · #9DA7A0

Dulux

Ohai Half NZ9B8

ΔE 2.4 · #9FA39A

Kilz

Stone Cold TB-66

ΔE 2.5 · #9CA39D

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 2.7 · #9A9E95

Sherwin-Williams

Acacia Haze SW9132

ΔE 2.8 · #969C92

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 3.1 · #9FA198

PPG

Spruce Shade 1136-5

ΔE 3.7 · #91A49D

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 4.5 · #969992

Farrow & Ball

Pigeon 25

ΔE 4.6 · #A1A093

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 6 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#99A399

#A399A3

Analogous

#9EA399

#99A399

#99A39E

Triadic

#99A399

#9999A3

#A39999

Split-Complementary

#99A399

#9E99A3

#A3999E

Tetradic

#99A399

#999EA3

#A399A3

#A39E99

Monochromatic

#4E564E

#727E72

#99A399

#C1C7C1

#EAECEA

Rectangle

#99A399

#99A3A3

#A399A3

#A39999

Compound

#99A399

#99A39E

#A399A3

#A3999E

Variations

Lighter

#AEB5AE

#C2C7C2

#DCDEDC

Darker

#788578

#525C52

#303630

Saturation

#9DA09D

#99A399

#6BD16B

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#99A399

#A09F9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#99A399

#A1A19A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#99A399

#9AA1A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nature’s Gift 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

#B2A78E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#99A399

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FACB2

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.

#A568A5

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: #99A399;

CSS — background

background-color: #99A399;

CSS Variable

--color-nature’s-gift: #99A399;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nature’s-gift': '#99A399' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#99A399] text-[#99A399]

SCSS

$nature’s-gift: #99A399;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99A399?

#99A399 is Nature’s Gift, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #99A399 warm or cool?

Nature’s Gift reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Nature’s Gift?

Nature’s Gift works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Nature’s Gift?

Nature’s Gift 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 Nature’s Gift?

You can download Nature’s Gift 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 Nature’s Gift?

The hex code is #99A399. In RGB it's 153, 163, 153, and in HSL it's 120°, 5%, 62%.

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