GREYS

Celestra Grey

#99A7AB

RGB 153, 167, 171 · HSL 193°, 10%, 64% · CMYK 11, 2, 0, 33

Celestra Grey is #99A7AB in HEX — rgb(153, 167, 171), hsl(193°, 10%, 64%), cmyk(11%, 2%, 0%, 33%).

Celestra Grey pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 193°, 10%, 64%. 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#99A7AB

RGB153, 167, 171

HSL193°, 10%, 64%

HSV193°, 11%, 67%

CMYK11, 2, 0, 33

Decimal10069931

CSS RGBrgb(153, 167, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 10%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Citadel Blue C-1362

ΔE 1.3 · #9BA7A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Beacon Fog 490

ΔE 1.5 · #9CAAAC

Benjamin Moore

Pilgrim 2132-50

ΔE 2.3 · #9FA8AE

Dunn-Edwards

Cape Cod Blue DEC792

ΔE 2.4 · #91A2A6

Behr

Portsmouth Bay QE-52

ΔE 2.4 · #A0ACAE

Sherwin-Williams

Meditative SW6227

ΔE 2.4 · #96AAB0

Kilz

Sensual Silver RK240

ΔE 2.6 · #9EA7AE

Dulux

Silver Slide SG6C3

ΔE 2.8 · #9EA5AB

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 3.1 · #A1ABAB

PPG

After The Storm 1036-4

ΔE 3.3 · #919FA1

Valspar

Winter Flannel 4007-1C

ΔE 3.4 · #979FA2

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 4.1 · #9AA1A0

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 4.9 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Oval Room Blue 85

ΔE 5.6 · #8B9D9B

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#99A7AB

#AC9E9A

Analogous

#9AACA7

#99A7AB

#9A9FAC

Triadic

#99A7AB

#AC9AA8

#A8AC9A

Split-Complementary

#99A7AB

#AC9A9F

#ACA79A

Tetradic

#99A7AB

#A79AAC

#AC9E9A

#9FAC9A

Monochromatic

#4E5C5F

#708489

#99A7AB

#C4CCCF

#EEF1F1

Rectangle

#99A7AB

#9E9AAC

#AC9E9A

#A8AC9A

Compound

#99A7AB

#9A9FAC

#AC9E9A

#ACA79A

Variations

Lighter

#AEBABD

#C3CBCD

#DDE0E1

Darker

#758A90

#505F64

#2E383A

Saturation

#A0A5A6

#9AA8AC

#71C0D6

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#99A7AB

#A1A3AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#99A7AB

#A5A5AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#99A7AB

#99A7A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Celestra 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

#B2AA9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#99A7AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#9FAFC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#A87A6E

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: #99A7AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #99A7AB;

CSS Variable

--color-celestra-grey: #99A7AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'celestra-grey': '#99A7AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#99A7AB] text-[#99A7AB]

SCSS

$celestra-grey: #99A7AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #99A7AB?

#99A7AB is Celestra Grey, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #99A7AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Celestra Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Celestra Grey?

Celestra 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 Celestra Grey?

You can download Celestra 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 Celestra Grey?

The hex code is #99A7AB. In RGB it's 153, 167, 171, and in HSL it's 193°, 10%, 64%.

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