GREYS

Lilac Gray

#9C8C8B

RGB 156, 140, 139 · HSL 4°, 8%, 58% · CMYK 0, 10, 11, 39

Lilac Gray is #9C8C8B in HEX — rgb(156, 140, 139), hsl(4°, 8%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 39%).

Lilac Gray pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 4°, 8%, 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#9C8C8B

RGB156, 140, 139

HSL4°, 8%, 58%

HSV4°, 11%, 61%

CMYK0, 10, 11, 39

Decimal10259595

CSS RGBrgb(156, 140, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 8%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Lilac Gray 1003-9C

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Coquina SW9158

ΔE 1.2 · #9D8D8E

Benjamin Moore

Wet 2114-40

ΔE 1.4 · #9D8A8A

PPG

Gray Violet 1014-5

ΔE 1.5 · #9B8E8E

Dulux

Rising Ash S04B4

ΔE 1.7 · #978888

Behr

Tribeca MQ1-40

ΔE 1.9 · #A18F8C

Vista Paint

Luberon K-1163

ΔE 2.5 · #A49191

Dunn-Edwards

Ashen Plum DE6396

ΔE 2.9 · #9B9092

Kilz

Forlorn RL200

ΔE 3.2 · #938A88

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 5 · #999494

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 5.6 · #9F9389

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 5.8 · #9E9893

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 6.2 · #989187

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 6.4 · #909090

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 6.5 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.9 · #889099

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9C8C8B

#8B9B9C

Analogous

#9C8B93

#9C8C8B

#9C958B

Triadic

#9C8C8B

#8B9C8C

#8C8B9C

Split-Complementary

#9C8C8B

#8B9C95

#8B939C

Tetradic

#9C8C8B

#939C8B

#8B9B9C

#958B9C

Monochromatic

#4D4242

#766665

#9C8C8B

#C0B5B5

#E3DEDE

Rectangle

#9C8C8B

#9B9C8B

#8B9B9C

#8C8B9C

Compound

#9C8C8B

#9C958B

#8B9B9C

#8B939C

Variations

Lighter

#B0A3A2

#C3BBBA

#DCD8D7

Darker

#806E6C

#594B4A

#342C2B

Saturation

#969291

#9C8C8B

#CE625A

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

3.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.54:1

Deuteranopia

#9C8C8B

#93928B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C8C8B

#8F8F8B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C8C8B

#9C8C8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lilac Gray 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

#B49683

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C8C8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A29BA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#5E999D

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: #9C8C8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C8C8B;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-gray: #9C8C8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-gray': '#9C8C8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C8C8B] text-[#9C8C8B]

SCSS

$lilac-gray: #9C8C8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C8C8B?

#9C8C8B is Lilac Gray, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9C8C8B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Gray?

Lilac Gray 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 Lilac Gray?

You can download Lilac Gray 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 Lilac Gray?

The hex code is #9C8C8B. In RGB it's 156, 140, 139, and in HSL it's 4°, 8%, 58%.

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