GREYS

Statuary

#9EA4A5

RGB 158, 164, 165 · HSL 189°, 4%, 63% · CMYK 4, 1, 0, 35

Statuary is #9EA4A5 in HEX — rgb(158, 164, 165), hsl(189°, 4%, 63%), cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 35%).

Statuary pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 189°, 4%, 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#9EA4A5

RGB158, 164, 165

HSL189°, 4%, 63%

HSV189°, 4%, 65%

CMYK4, 1, 0, 35

Decimal10396837

CSS RGBrgb(158, 164, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 4%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cold Steel K-812

ΔE 0.6 · #9EA4A6

Sherwin-Williams

Network Gray SW7073

ΔE 0.8 · #A0A5A7

Benjamin Moore

Cobblestone 1606

ΔE 0.9 · #9FA6A6

Behr

Silent Film MQ5-30

ΔE 1.2 · #9BA1A3

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Seal DE6361

ΔE 1.5 · #A1A5A8

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 1.7 · #9AA1A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Techile 533

ΔE 1.8 · #9FA1A1

Dulux

Maraetai Quarter NZ9A6

ΔE 1.8 · #9FA3A1

Valspar

Drizzling Mist 4006-1C

ΔE 2.2 · #9BA0A4

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 2.4 · #A5A5A5

PPG

Ufo 1011-4

ΔE 2.5 · #989FA3

Kilz

Serving Platter RK250

ΔE 2.7 · #989D9D

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 2.8 · #A1ABAB

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 4 · #A2A29D

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.9 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9EA4A5

#A49E9D

Analogous

#9DA4A2

#9EA4A5

#9DA0A4

Triadic

#9EA4A5

#A49DA3

#A3A49D

Split-Complementary

#9EA4A5

#A49DA0

#A4A29D

Tetradic

#9EA4A5

#A29DA4

#A49E9D

#A0A49D

Monochromatic

#515758

#767E7F

#9EA4A5

#C5C8C9

#ECEEEE

Rectangle

#9EA4A5

#9E9DA4

#A49E9D

#A3A49D

Compound

#9EA4A5

#9DA0A4

#A49E9D

#A4A29D

Variations

Lighter

#B1B6B7

#C4C8C8

#DDDFDF

Darker

#7B8486

#545B5C

#313536

Saturation

#A0A1A2

#9DA3A4

#70C3D2

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9EA4A5

#A1A2A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9EA4A5

#A3A3A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9EA4A5

#9EA4A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Statuary 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

#B6A897

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9EA4A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#A3ADBB

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.

#A6746B

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: #9EA4A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #9EA4A5;

CSS Variable

--color-statuary: #9EA4A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'statuary': '#9EA4A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9EA4A5] text-[#9EA4A5]

SCSS

$statuary: #9EA4A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9EA4A5?

#9EA4A5 is Statuary, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9EA4A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Statuary?

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

What colors pair well with Statuary?

Statuary 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 Statuary?

You can download Statuary 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 Statuary?

The hex code is #9EA4A5. In RGB it's 158, 164, 165, and in HSL it's 189°, 4%, 63%.

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