GREYS

Mouse Catcher

#9D928F

RGB 157, 146, 143 · HSL 13°, 7%, 59% · CMYK 0, 7, 9, 38

Mouse Catcher is #9D928F in HEX — rgb(157, 146, 143), hsl(13°, 7%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 9%, 38%).

Mouse Catcher pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 13°, 7%, 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#9D928F

RGB157, 146, 143

HSL13°, 7%, 59%

HSV13°, 9%, 62%

CMYK0, 7, 9, 38

Decimal10326671

CSS RGBrgb(157, 146, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 7%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mouse Catcher S08A4

Exact match

Valspar

Channel Seal Gray 1001-9C

ΔE 0.8 · #9F938F

Sherwin-Williams

Auger Shell SW9159

ΔE 1.4 · #9F9291

PPG

Gray Violet 1014-5

ΔE 2.2 · #9B8E8E

Dunn-Edwards

Monsoon DE6039

ΔE 2.3 · #A49593

Benjamin Moore

Soho CSP-10

ΔE 2.6 · #9A9593

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 2.9 · #9E9893

Behr

Tribeca MQ1-40

ΔE 2.9 · #A18F8C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 3 · #999494

Vista Paint

Sparrow C-553

ΔE 3.1 · #999594

Kilz

Art Critique RL140

ΔE 3.2 · #979490

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 3.9 · #9F9389

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 4.3 · #989187

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 4.9 · #909090

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 6.2 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#9D928F

#8F9B9E

Analogous

#9E8F93

#9D928F

#9E9A8F

Triadic

#9D928F

#8F9E92

#928F9E

Split-Complementary

#9D928F

#8F9E9A

#8F939E

Tetradic

#9D928F

#939E8F

#8F9B9E

#9A8F9E

Monochromatic

#4F4745

#786C68

#9D928F

#C1BAB8

#E5E2E1

Rectangle

#9D928F

#9B9E8F

#8F9B9E

#928F9E

Compound

#9D928F

#9E9A8F

#8F9B9E

#8F939E

Variations

Lighter

#B1A8A6

#C4BEBD

#DCD9D9

Darker

#817370

#594F4C

#342E2C

Saturation

#999594

#9E928F

#CE775F

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

3.03:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.94:1

Deuteranopia

#9D928F

#97968F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D928F

#94948F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D928F

#9D9293

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mouse Catcher 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

#B59A86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D928F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A29FAB

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.

#6092A0

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: #9D928F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D928F;

CSS Variable

--color-mouse-catcher: #9D928F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mouse-catcher': '#9D928F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D928F] text-[#9D928F]

SCSS

$mouse-catcher: #9D928F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D928F?

#9D928F is Mouse Catcher, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9D928F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mouse Catcher?

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

What colors pair well with Mouse Catcher?

Mouse Catcher 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 Mouse Catcher?

You can download Mouse Catcher 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 Mouse Catcher?

The hex code is #9D928F. In RGB it's 157, 146, 143, and in HSL it's 13°, 7%, 59%.

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