GREYS

Scenic

#9DAD9F

RGB 157, 173, 159 · HSL 127°, 9%, 65% · CMYK 9, 0, 8, 32

Scenic is #9DAD9F in HEX — rgb(157, 173, 159), hsl(127°, 9%, 65%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 8%, 32%).

Scenic pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 127°, 9%, 65%. 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#9DAD9F

RGB157, 173, 159

HSL127°, 9%, 65%

HSV127°, 9%, 68%

CMYK9, 0, 8, 32

Decimal10333599

CSS RGBrgb(157, 173, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(127, 9%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Scenic 697 · CC-758

Exact match

Dulux

Powdered Gum S24A3

ΔE 1.3 · #A0B0A3

Behr

Green Balsam PPU11-15

ΔE 1.3 · #9FAC9F

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 1.7 · #9EAEA3

Valspar

Favourite Jade 5004-3C

ΔE 1.8 · #A2B0A0

Vista Paint

Fair Maiden C-455

ΔE 2.5 · #A5B3A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fair Maiden 456

ΔE 2.5 · #A5B3A5

Sherwin-Williams

Halcyon Green SW6213

ΔE 3.4 · #9BAAA2

PPG

Dusty Aqua 10-29

ΔE 3.8 · #A2B5AB

Kilz

Sage Pond RG260-01

ΔE 4.3 · #A6B5AC

Dunn-Edwards

Graceful Green DE6284

ΔE 4.5 · #ACB7A8

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 5.5 · #99B0AB

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 7 · #9A9E95

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 8.5 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 8.9 · #969992

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 16.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#9DAD9F

#AE9EAC

Analogous

#A4AE9E

#9DAD9F

#9EAEA8

Triadic

#9DAD9F

#A09EAE

#AEA09E

Split-Complementary

#9DAD9F

#A89EAE

#AE9EA4

Tetradic

#9DAD9F

#9EA4AE

#AE9EAC

#AEA89E

Monochromatic

#516153

#748B77

#9DAD9F

#C7D1C8

#F1F3F1

Rectangle

#9DAD9F

#9EACAE

#AE9EAC

#AEA09E

Compound

#9DAD9F

#9EAEA8

#AE9EAC

#AE9EA4

Variations

Lighter

#B1BEB3

#C5CEC6

#DEE2DE

Darker

#79907C

#526454

#303B31

Saturation

#A3A8A4

#9EAEA0

#75D680

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9DAD9F

#A8A7A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9DAD9F

#AAAAA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9DAD9F

#9FABAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Scenic 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

#B5AE92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9DAD9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2B3B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEA

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.

#A970A3

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: #9DAD9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9DAD9F;

CSS Variable

--color-scenic: #9DAD9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scenic': '#9DAD9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9DAD9F] text-[#9DAD9F]

SCSS

$scenic: #9DAD9F;

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#A9B5A5 · ΔE 3.7

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#97A493 · ΔE 3.8

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#93A9A0 · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9DAD9F?

#9DAD9F is Scenic, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9DAD9F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scenic?

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

What colors pair well with Scenic?

Scenic 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 Scenic?

You can download Scenic 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 Scenic?

The hex code is #9DAD9F. In RGB it's 157, 173, 159, and in HSL it's 127°, 9%, 65%.

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