GREYS

Amethyst Grey Violet

#9C89A1

RGB 156, 137, 161 · HSL 288°, 11%, 58% · CMYK 3, 15, 0, 37

Amethyst Grey Violet is #9C89A1 in HEX — rgb(156, 137, 161), hsl(288°, 11%, 58%), cmyk(3%, 15%, 0%, 37%).

Amethyst Grey Violet pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 288°, 11%, 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#9C89A1

RGB156, 137, 161

HSL288°, 11%, 58%

HSV288°, 15%, 63%

CMYK3, 15, 0, 37

Decimal10258849

CSS RGBrgb(156, 137, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(288, 11%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Cream SW9075

ΔE 2.3 · #9A8CA2

Kilz

Persian Rose RA140-02

ΔE 2.6 · #97829A

Dulux

Purple Calm S49B4

ΔE 2.7 · #988CA4

Behr

Uptown Girl MQ5-33

ΔE 2.8 · #A58FA7

PPG

Smoky Grape 1174-5

ΔE 3.2 · #9B8FA6

Benjamin Moore

Carolina 1384

ΔE 3.5 · #9B84A1

Vista Paint

Lady Like K-747

ΔE 3.5 · #A48B9F

Valspar

Sweet Purple 1003-7C

ΔE 4.4 · #A2889A

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Bright 1213

ΔE 4.8 · #A08497

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 5.6 · #8B859D

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 7 · #91788C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.1 · #A47D90

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 9.7 · #9B8CB5

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 9.7 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.3 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 15.7 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#9C89A1

#8DA088

Analogous

#8F88A0

#9C89A1

#A08899

Triadic

#9C89A1

#A09B88

#88A09B

Split-Complementary

#9C89A1

#99A088

#88A08F

Tetradic

#9C89A1

#A08F88

#8DA088

#8899A0

Monochromatic

#4C404F

#75627A

#9C89A1

#BFB3C2

#E2DDE4

Rectangle

#9C89A1

#A0888D

#8DA088

#88A09B

Compound

#9C89A1

#A08899

#8DA088

#88A08F

Variations

Lighter

#AFA0B3

#C2B9C5

#DBD7DC

Darker

#7F6984

#57485B

#332935

Saturation

#969097

#9B88A0

#B858CF

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

3.23:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.51:1

Deuteranopia

#9C89A1

#8E92A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C89A1

#8C8C9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C89A1

#9A8E8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Amethyst Grey Violet 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

#B49394

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C89A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A298B8

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.

#6B9D5E

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: #9C89A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C89A1;

CSS Variable

--color-amethyst-grey-violet: #9C89A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amethyst-grey-violet': '#9C89A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C89A1] text-[#9C89A1]

SCSS

$amethyst-grey-violet: #9C89A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C89A1?

#9C89A1 is Amethyst Grey Violet, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9C89A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amethyst Grey Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Amethyst Grey Violet?

Amethyst Grey Violet 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 Amethyst Grey Violet?

You can download Amethyst Grey Violet 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 Amethyst Grey Violet?

The hex code is #9C89A1. In RGB it's 156, 137, 161, and in HSL it's 288°, 11%, 58%.

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