GREYS

Orchard Plum

#9A858E

RGB 154, 133, 142 · HSL 334°, 9%, 56% · CMYK 0, 14, 8, 40

Orchard Plum is #9A858E in HEX — rgb(154, 133, 142), hsl(334°, 9%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 8%, 40%).

Orchard Plum pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 334°, 9%, 56%. 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#9A858E

RGB154, 133, 142

HSL334°, 9%, 56%

HSV334°, 14%, 60%

CMYK0, 14, 8, 40

Decimal10126734

CSS RGBrgb(154, 133, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 9%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Orchard Plum HDC-CL-05

Exact match

Dulux

Ordain S48C4

ΔE 1.9 · #998189

Vista Paint

Rosabella K-754

ΔE 2 · #94838D

Benjamin Moore

Frozen 1448

ΔE 2.8 · #938288

PPG

Gothic Amethyst 1046-5

ΔE 2.9 · #A38B93

Valspar

Mellow Mauve 1004-7C

ΔE 3.9 · #A68E96

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 4.1 · #8D8089

Hallman-Lindsay

Iced Orchid 1304

ΔE 4.1 · #8E7D89

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Violet SW9076

ΔE 4.3 · #9B7E8B

Dunn-Edwards

Plumville DE6012

ΔE 4.6 · #9E8185

Kilz

Orchid Smoke TB-27

ΔE 5.8 · #8F8494

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 8.9 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.1 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 9.8 · #878787

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 10.2 · #89807A

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

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

#9A858E

#859990

Analogous

#998598

#9A858E

#998685

Triadic

#9A858E

#8D9985

#858D99

Split-Complementary

#9A858E

#859986

#859899

Tetradic

#9A858E

#989985

#859990

#868599

Monochromatic

#483C42

#725F67

#9A858E

#BCAEB4

#DFD8DB

Rectangle

#9A858E

#999085

#859990

#858D99

Compound

#9A858E

#998685

#859990

#859899

Variations

Lighter

#AD9DA4

#C1B7BB

#DAD5D7

Darker

#7D6771

#56474E

#32292D

Saturation

#928C8E

#99858D

#CC5287

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

3.43:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.12:1

Deuteranopia

#9A858E

#8D8D8E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A858E

#89898D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A858E

#998787

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Orchard Plum 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

#B39086

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A858E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A095AA

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.

#5B987D

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: #9A858E;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A858E;

CSS Variable

--color-orchard-plum: #9A858E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchard-plum': '#9A858E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A858E] text-[#9A858E]

SCSS

$orchard-plum: #9A858E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A858E?

#9A858E is Orchard Plum, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9A858E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchard Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Orchard Plum?

Orchard Plum 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 Orchard Plum?

You can download Orchard Plum 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 Orchard Plum?

The hex code is #9A858E. In RGB it's 154, 133, 142, and in HSL it's 334°, 9%, 56%.

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