GREYS

Lavender Aura

#9F99AA

RGB 159, 153, 170 · HSL 261°, 9%, 63% · CMYK 6, 10, 0, 33

Lavender Aura is #9F99AA in HEX — rgb(159, 153, 170), hsl(261°, 9%, 63%), cmyk(6%, 10%, 0%, 33%).

Lavender Aura pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 261°, 9%, 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#9F99AA

RGB159, 153, 170

HSL261°, 9%, 63%

HSV261°, 10%, 67%

CMYK6, 10, 0, 33

Decimal10459562

CSS RGBrgb(159, 153, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 9%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ash Violet SW6549

ΔE 1.4 · #A29BAA

Dulux

Indolence S44B3

ΔE 1.6 · #A19DAD

PPG

Purple Surf 1173-5

ΔE 2.2 · #9B95A9

Behr

Charm PPU16-12

ΔE 2.9 · #A89DB0

Vista Paint

Gypsy's Gown C-1310

ΔE 3.1 · #A496A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 3.1 · #A698A8

Valspar

Lucent Purple 4002-4A

ΔE 3.8 · #97919E

Dunn-Edwards

Bay Fog DE5934

ΔE 4.2 · #9899B0

Benjamin Moore

Hazy 2116-40

ΔE 4.5 · #9C8F9D

Kilz

Aviator Silver TB-34

ΔE 5.1 · #9DA0AB

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 6.2 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 8.1 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.4 · #889099

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 8.5 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 10.6 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 10.8 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#9F99AA

#A3A998

Analogous

#989BA9

#9F99AA

#A798A9

Triadic

#9F99AA

#A99E98

#98A99E

Split-Complementary

#9F99AA

#A9A798

#9BA998

Tetradic

#9F99AA

#A9989B

#A3A998

#98A9A7

Monochromatic

#524D5C

#776F85

#9F99AA

#C5C2CC

#EDECEF

Rectangle

#9F99AA

#A998A3

#A3A998

#98A99E

Compound

#9F99AA

#A798A9

#A3A998

#9BA998

Variations

Lighter

#B1ADBA

#C5C2CB

#DDDCE0

Darker

#7D758C

#565061

#322E39

Saturation

#A09EA3

#9E98A9

#916DD4

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9F99AA

#999DAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F99AA

#9A9AA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F99AA

#9D9C9A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lavender Aura 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

#B79F9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F99AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4A4BF

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.

#91A66B

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: #9F99AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F99AA;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-aura: #9F99AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-aura': '#9F99AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F99AA] text-[#9F99AA]

SCSS

$lavender-aura: #9F99AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F99AA?

#9F99AA is Lavender Aura, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9F99AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lavender Aura?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Aura?

Lavender Aura 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 Lavender Aura?

You can download Lavender Aura 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 Lavender Aura?

The hex code is #9F99AA. In RGB it's 159, 153, 170, and in HSL it's 261°, 9%, 63%.

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