GREYS

Rainmaster

#9AA2AA

RGB 154, 162, 170 · HSL 210°, 9%, 64% · CMYK 9, 5, 0, 33

Rainmaster is #9AA2AA in HEX — rgb(154, 162, 170), hsl(210°, 9%, 64%), cmyk(9%, 5%, 0%, 33%).

Rainmaster pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 210°, 9%, 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#9AA2AA

RGB154, 162, 170

HSL210°, 9%, 64%

HSV210°, 9%, 67%

CMYK9, 5, 0, 33

Decimal10134186

CSS RGBrgb(154, 162, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(210, 9%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rainmaster MQ5-22

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Seal 519

ΔE 1.1 · #9DA3AC

Dulux

Finding Silver SG6C4

ΔE 1.1 · #9AA2A8

Vista Paint

Baby Seal C-518

ΔE 1.5 · #9DA1A9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 1.6 · #9DA1AA

Dunn-Edwards

Shining Knight DE6347

ΔE 1.6 · #989EA7

Sherwin-Williams

Let it Rain SW9152

ΔE 1.6 · #979FA5

Kilz

Sensual Silver RK240

ΔE 1.9 · #9EA7AE

PPG

Quicksilver 1041-5

ΔE 2.3 · #939FA9

Benjamin Moore

Comet 1628

ΔE 2.4 · #98A3AF

Valspar

Drizzling Mist 4006-1C

ΔE 2.5 · #9BA0A4

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4.6 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 5 · #9AA1A0

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 5.4 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 6.8 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

Oval Room Blue 85

ΔE 7.4 · #8B9D9B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9AA2AA

#ABA39B

Analogous

#9BABAB

#9AA2AA

#9B9BAB

Triadic

#9AA2AA

#AB9BA3

#A3AB9B

Split-Complementary

#9AA2AA

#AB9B9B

#ABAB9B

Tetradic

#9AA2AA

#AB9BAB

#ABA39B

#9BAB9B

Monochromatic

#4F575F

#727D88

#9AA2AA

#C5C9CE

#EEF0F1

Rectangle

#9AA2AA

#A39BAB

#ABA39B

#A3AB9B

Compound

#9AA2AA

#9B9BAB

#ABA39B

#ABAB9B

Variations

Lighter

#AFB6BC

#C4C8CC

#DDDFE1

Darker

#77838E

#515A63

#2F343A

Saturation

#A1A3A6

#9BA3AB

#71A3D5

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9AA2AA

#9DA0AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9AA2AA

#A1A1A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9AA2AA

#9AA3A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rainmaster 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

#B3A69B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9AA2AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#A0ABBF

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.

#A88B6E

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: #9AA2AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #9AA2AA;

CSS Variable

--color-rainmaster: #9AA2AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rainmaster': '#9AA2AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9AA2AA] text-[#9AA2AA]

SCSS

$rainmaster: #9AA2AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9AA2AA?

#9AA2AA is Rainmaster, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9AA2AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rainmaster?

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

What colors pair well with Rainmaster?

Rainmaster 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 Rainmaster?

You can download Rainmaster 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 Rainmaster?

The hex code is #9AA2AA. In RGB it's 154, 162, 170, and in HSL it's 210°, 9%, 64%.

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