GREYS

Belgian Block

#9BA29E

RGB 155, 162, 158 · HSL 146°, 4%, 62% · CMYK 4, 0, 2, 36

Belgian Block is #9BA29E in HEX — rgb(155, 162, 158), hsl(146°, 4%, 62%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 2%, 36%).

Belgian Block pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 146°, 4%, 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#9BA29E

RGB155, 162, 158

HSL146°, 4%, 62%

HSV146°, 4%, 64%

CMYK4, 0, 2, 36

Decimal10199710

CSS RGBrgb(155, 162, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(146, 4%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sepal SG5E3

ΔE 0.6 · #9BA29F

Behr

Brampton Gray PPU11-16

ΔE 0.7 · #9BA19E

Benjamin Moore

Puritan HC-164

ΔE 0.9 · #98A09C

Kilz

Stone Cold TB-66

ΔE 1.2 · #9CA39D

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 1.7 · #9AA1A0

Dunn-Edwards

Dusty Dream DE6312

ΔE 1.8 · #97A2A0

Vista Paint

Pussy Willow K-844

ΔE 1.8 · #9B9F99

Valspar

Seafoam Storm 5002-1C

ΔE 2.1 · #989F98

Hallman-Lindsay

Cannon Ball 449

ΔE 2.4 · #99A098

PPG

Stepping Stone 1010-4

ΔE 2.7 · #A4A7A4

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 2.8 · #A2A29D

Sherwin-Williams

Unusual Gray SW7059

ΔE 2.8 · #A3A7A0

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 3.3 · #9FA198

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 3.8 · #9C9C9C

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 5.7 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.8 · #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

#9BA29E

#A29A9F

Analogous

#9BA29A

#9BA29E

#9AA2A1

Triadic

#9BA29E

#9E9AA2

#A29E9A

Split-Complementary

#9BA29E

#A19AA2

#A29A9B

Tetradic

#9BA29E

#9A9BA2

#A29A9F

#A2A19A

Monochromatic

#4E5551

#737D77

#9BA29E

#C2C7C4

#EAEBEA

Rectangle

#9BA29E

#9A9FA2

#A29A9F

#A29E9A

Compound

#9BA29E

#9AA2A1

#A29A9F

#A29A9B

Variations

Lighter

#AEB5B1

#C3C7C5

#DCDEDD

Darker

#79847E

#535B56

#303532

Saturation

#9D9F9E

#9AA29E

#6CD097

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

8.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9BA29E

#A09F9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9BA29E

#A1A19F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9BA29E

#9CA1A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Belgian Block 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

#B4A692

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9BA29E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A1ABB6

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.

#A5688A

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: #9BA29E;

CSS — background

background-color: #9BA29E;

CSS Variable

--color-belgian-block: #9BA29E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'belgian-block': '#9BA29E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9BA29E] text-[#9BA29E]

SCSS

$belgian-block: #9BA29E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9BA29E?

#9BA29E is Belgian Block, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9BA29E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Belgian Block?

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

What colors pair well with Belgian Block?

Belgian Block 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 Belgian Block?

You can download Belgian Block 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 Belgian Block?

The hex code is #9BA29E. In RGB it's 155, 162, 158, and in HSL it's 146°, 4%, 62%.

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