GREYS

Graystone

#9A968D

RGB 154, 150, 141 · HSL 42°, 6%, 58% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 40

Graystone is #9A968D in HEX — rgb(154, 150, 141), hsl(42°, 6%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 40%).

Graystone pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 42°, 6%, 58%. 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#9A968D

RGB154, 150, 141

HSL42°, 6%, 58%

HSV42°, 8%, 60%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 40

Decimal10131085

CSS RGBrgb(154, 150, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 6%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Galveston AC-27

Exact match

Kilz

Lost Space RL160

ΔE 0.6 · #98958C

Behr

Iron Gate MQ2-60

ΔE 0.9 · #99948C

Sherwin-Williams

Acier SW9170

ΔE 1.4 · #9E9991

Dulux

Winter Castle SN3B5

ΔE 1.7 · #9D968B

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 1.8 · #95958D

PPG

Lazy Afternoon 1007-5

ΔE 1.8 · #97928B

Valspar

Coastal Villa 6005-2A

ΔE 2.4 · #A1998E

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 2.4 · #9D978A

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 3 · #969992

Vista Paint

Granite Cliff K-931

ΔE 3 · #948E85

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 3.3 · #9F9389

Hallman-Lindsay

Sultry Castle 562

ΔE 3.4 · #948D84

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 4.4 · #9FA198

Dunn-Edwards

Stone Creek DE6278

ΔE 4.5 · #8F9183

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9A968D

#8D919A

Analogous

#9A908D

#9A968D

#989A8D

Triadic

#9A968D

#8D9A96

#968D9A

Split-Complementary

#9A968D

#8D989A

#908D9A

Tetradic

#9A968D

#8D9A90

#8D919A

#9A8D98

Monochromatic

#4C4943

#747067

#9A968D

#BEBCB6

#E2E1DF

Rectangle

#9A968D

#919A8D

#8D919A

#968D9A

Compound

#9A968D

#989A8D

#8D919A

#908D9A

Variations

Lighter

#AEABA4

#C2C0BB

#DBDAD8

Darker

#7E796F

#57534C

#33312C

Saturation

#969592

#9A968D

#CDAB5B

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9A968D

#99978E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A968D

#97978E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A968D

#9B9596

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Graystone 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

#B39D85

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A968D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0A2A9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#5E719D

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: #9A968D;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A968D;

CSS Variable

--color-graystone: #9A968D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'graystone': '#9A968D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A968D] text-[#9A968D]

SCSS

$graystone: #9A968D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A968D?

#9A968D is Graystone, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9A968D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Graystone?

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

What colors pair well with Graystone?

Graystone 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 Graystone?

You can download Graystone 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 Graystone?

The hex code is #9A968D. In RGB it's 154, 150, 141, and in HSL it's 42°, 6%, 58%.

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