GREYS

Sage Gray

#9EA49F

RGB 158, 164, 159 · HSL 130°, 3%, 63% · CMYK 4, 0, 3, 36

Sage Gray is #9EA49F in HEX — rgb(158, 164, 159), hsl(130°, 3%, 63%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 3%, 36%).

Sage Gray pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 130°, 3%, 63%. 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#9EA49F

RGB158, 164, 159

HSL130°, 3%, 63%

HSV130°, 4%, 64%

CMYK4, 0, 3, 36

Decimal10396831

CSS RGBrgb(158, 164, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(130, 3%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sage Gray 710F-4

Exact match

Kilz

Stone Cold TB-66

ΔE 0.8 · #9CA39D

Dulux

Sepal SG5E3

ΔE 1.4 · #9BA29F

Sherwin-Williams

Unusual Gray SW7059

ΔE 1.8 · #A3A7A0

Benjamin Moore

Puritan HC-164

ΔE 1.9 · #98A09C

Vista Paint

Pussy Willow K-844

ΔE 2 · #9B9F99

Dunn-Edwards

Casting Shadow DE6291

ΔE 2 · #9DA7A0

PPG

Stepping Stone 1010-4

ΔE 2.1 · #A4A7A4

Valspar

Secret Moss 5005-2A

ΔE 2.3 · #9BA098

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 2.3 · #A2A29D

Hallman-Lindsay

Cannon Ball 449

ΔE 2.4 · #99A098

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 2.5 · #9AA1A0

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 2.8 · #9FA198

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 3.7 · #A5A5A5

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 6 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#9EA49F

#A39EA3

Analogous

#A0A39E

#9EA49F

#9EA3A2

Triadic

#9EA49F

#9F9EA3

#A39F9E

Split-Complementary

#9EA49F

#A29EA3

#A39EA0

Tetradic

#9EA49F

#9EA0A3

#A39EA3

#A3A29E

Monochromatic

#525752

#777E78

#9EA49F

#C5C9C6

#EDEEED

Rectangle

#9EA49F

#9EA3A3

#A39EA3

#A39F9E

Compound

#9EA49F

#9EA3A2

#A39EA3

#A39EA0

Variations

Lighter

#B1B6B2

#C5C8C5

#DDDFDE

Darker

#7D857E

#555B56

#323532

Saturation

#A0A1A0

#9EA39F

#70D180

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9EA49F

#A2A2A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9EA49F

#A3A3A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9EA49F

#9FA3A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sage 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

#B6A892

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9EA49F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3ADB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#A66B9C

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: #9EA49F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9EA49F;

CSS Variable

--color-sage-gray: #9EA49F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sage-gray': '#9EA49F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9EA49F] text-[#9EA49F]

SCSS

$sage-gray: #9EA49F;

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#A4A79E · ΔE 2.8

Cobblestone Path

#9EA5A5 · ΔE 2.8

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#9A9F9E · ΔE 2.8

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#A0A8A8 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EA49F?

#9EA49F is Sage Gray, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9EA49F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sage Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Sage Gray?

Sage 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 Sage Gray?

You can download Sage 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 Sage Gray?

The hex code is #9EA49F. In RGB it's 158, 164, 159, and in HSL it's 130°, 3%, 63%.

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