GREYS

Fortune

#9F97A3

RGB 159, 151, 163 · HSL 280°, 6%, 62% · CMYK 2, 7, 0, 36

Fortune is #9F97A3 in HEX — rgb(159, 151, 163), hsl(280°, 6%, 62%), cmyk(2%, 7%, 0%, 36%).

Fortune pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 280°, 6%, 62%. 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#9F97A3
RGB159, 151, 163
HSL280°, 6%, 62%
HSV280°, 7%, 64%
CMYK2, 7, 0, 36
Decimal10459043
CSS RGBrgb(159, 151, 163)
CSS HSLhsl(280, 6%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lavender Lake S46B3

ΔE 1.2 · #A198A2

Sherwin-Williams

Ash Violet SW6549

ΔE 2.3 · #A29BAA

Valspar

Lucent Purple 4002-4A

ΔE 2.6 · #97919E

Vista Paint

Lida Rose K-755

ΔE 2.7 · #A495A1

Behr

Duchess Lilac PPU16-13

ΔE 2.8 · #9A909E

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 3.3 · #A698A8

Benjamin Moore

Hazy 2116-40

ΔE 3.4 · #9C8F9D

PPG

Amethyst Haze 13-23

ΔE 4.2 · #A0A0AA

Kilz

Aviator Silver TB-34

ΔE 4.9 · #9DA0AB

Dunn-Edwards

Formal Gray DE6382

ΔE 5.4 · #97969A

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 5.6 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 7.5 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 8.5 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 8.5 · #8B8A8C

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 8.9 · #8D8089

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 9.5 · #9E9893

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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 MasstoneViolet 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

#9F97A3
#9CA498

Analogous

#9A98A4
#9F97A3
#A498A2

Triadic

#9F97A3
#A4A098
#98A4A0

Split-Complementary

#9F97A3
#A2A498
#98A49A

Tetradic

#9F97A3
#A49A98
#9CA498
#98A2A4

Monochromatic

#534D56
#7A717F
#9F97A3
#C6C1C8
#EBE9EC

Rectangle

#9F97A3
#A4989C
#9CA498
#98A4A0

Compound

#9F97A3
#A498A2
#9CA498
#98A49A

Variations

Lighter

#B3ADB6
#C6C2C8
#DEDCDF

Darker

#817786
#59515D
#342F36

Saturation

#9F9CA0
#A098A4
#AF6BD1

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)

Aa

vs White

2.83:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

7.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9F97A3
#999BA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F97A3
#9898A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F97A3
#9E9998

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Fortune 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

#B79E95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F97A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4A3BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#7CA568

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

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: #9F97A3;
CSS — background 
background-color: #9F97A3;
CSS Variable 
--color-fortune: #9F97A3;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'fortune': '#9F97A3' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#9F97A3] text-[#9F97A3]
SCSS 
$fortune: #9F97A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F97A3?

#9F97A3 is Fortune, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9F97A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fortune?

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

What colors pair well with Fortune?

Fortune 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 Fortune?

You can download Fortune 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 Fortune?

The hex code is #9F97A3. In RGB it's 159, 151, 163, and in HSL it's 280°, 6%, 62%.

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