GREYS

Autumn Orchid

#9D9093

RGB 157, 144, 147 · HSL 346°, 6%, 59% · CMYK 0, 8, 6, 38

Autumn Orchid is #9D9093 in HEX — rgb(157, 144, 147), hsl(346°, 6%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 6%, 38%).

Autumn Orchid pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 346°, 6%, 59%. 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#9D9093

RGB157, 144, 147

HSL346°, 6%, 59%

HSV346°, 8%, 62%

CMYK0, 8, 6, 38

Decimal10326163

CSS RGBrgb(157, 144, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 6%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Autumn Orchid SW9157

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Ashen Plum DE6396

ΔE 1 · #9B9092

Behr

Heather Moor QE-60

ΔE 1.5 · #988D90

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 2115-40

ΔE 1.7 · #A29296

PPG

Gray Violet 1014-5

ΔE 1.9 · #9B8E8E

Dulux

Soft Lilac S05B4

ΔE 1.9 · #A09292

Valspar

Lilac Gray 1003-9C

ΔE 2.9 · #9C8C8B

Vista Paint

Luberon K-1163

ΔE 3.1 · #A49191

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 3.6 · #999494

Kilz

Mesmerized RL210

ΔE 4 · #918D90

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 5.5 · #909090

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 5.7 · #9E9893

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 5.8 · #8B8A8C

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 6.3 · #8D8D8B

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 7.1 · #878787

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9D9093

#909D9A

Analogous

#9D9099

#9D9093

#9D9490

Triadic

#9D9093

#939D90

#90939D

Split-Complementary

#9D9093

#909D94

#90999D

Tetradic

#9D9093

#999D90

#909D9A

#94909D

Monochromatic

#4E4648

#77696D

#9D9093

#C1B9BB

#E5E1E2

Rectangle

#9D9093

#9D9A90

#909D9A

#90939D

Compound

#9D9093

#9D9490

#909D9A

#90999D

Variations

Lighter

#B0A6A9

#C3BDBF

#DCD9DA

Darker

#807174

#584D50

#332D2E

Saturation

#989595

#9D9093

#CE5F79

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.84:1

Deuteranopia

#9D9093

#959593

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D9093

#929293

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D9093

#9C9191

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Autumn Orchid 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

#B59989

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D9093

Daylight 5500K

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

#A29EAE

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.

#60A091

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: #9D9093;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D9093;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-orchid: #9D9093;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-orchid': '#9D9093' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D9093] text-[#9D9093]

SCSS

$autumn-orchid: #9D9093;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D9093?

#9D9093 is Autumn Orchid, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9D9093 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Autumn Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Autumn Orchid?

Autumn Orchid 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 Autumn Orchid?

You can download Autumn Orchid 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 Autumn Orchid?

The hex code is #9D9093. In RGB it's 157, 144, 147, and in HSL it's 346°, 6%, 59%.

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