GREYS

Hugh’s Hue

#9FA09F

RGB 159, 160, 159 · HSL 120°, 1%, 63% · CMYK 1, 0, 1, 37

Hugh’s Hue is #9FA09F in HEX — rgb(159, 160, 159), hsl(120°, 1%, 63%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 1%, 37%).

Hugh’s Hue pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 120°, 1%, 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#9FA09F

RGB159, 160, 159

HSL120°, 1%, 63%

HSV120°, 1%, 63%

CMYK1, 0, 1, 37

Decimal10461343

CSS RGBrgb(159, 160, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(120, 1%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Techile C-532

ΔE 0.4 · #9EA09F

Hallman-Lindsay

Techile 533

ΔE 0.7 · #9FA1A1

Benjamin Moore

Storm AF-700

ΔE 0.7 · #A0A19F

Behr

Gateway Gray MQ6-22

ΔE 0.8 · #9E9E9D

Dulux

Maraetai Quarter NZ9A6

ΔE 1.5 · #9FA3A1

Valspar

Stone Mason Gray 4008-1C

ΔE 1.5 · #9A9E9D

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 1.6 · #9C9C9C

Dunn-Edwards

Walrus DE6368

ΔE 2.1 · #999B9B

Kilz

Serving Platter RK250

ΔE 2.1 · #989D9D

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 2.3 · #9AA1A0

PPG

Equilibrium 1003-4

ΔE 2.4 · #A49F9F

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 2.4 · #A2A29D

Sherwin-Williams

Network Gray SW7073

ΔE 2.8 · #A0A5A7

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 4.4 · #9FA198

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 5.8 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#9FA09F

#A2A0A2

Analogous

#A1A2A0

#9FA09F

#A0A2A1

Triadic

#9FA09F

#A0A0A2

#A2A0A0

Split-Complementary

#9FA09F

#A1A0A2

#A2A0A1

Tetradic

#9FA09F

#A0A1A2

#A2A0A2

#A2A1A0

Monochromatic

#535553

#797C79

#9FA09F

#C6C7C6

#EDEDED

Rectangle

#9FA09F

#A0A2A2

#A2A0A2

#A2A0A0

Compound

#9FA09F

#A0A2A1

#A2A0A2

#A2A0A1

Variations

Lighter

#B3B4B3

#C6C7C6

#DEDEDE

Darker

#7F827F

#575957

#333433

Saturation

#A0A1A0

#A0A2A0

#71D071

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

2.62:1

Fail

vs Black

8.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FA09F

#A0A0A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FA09F

#A0A09F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FA09F

#9FA0A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Hugh’s Hue 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

#B7A592

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FA09F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4AAB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#A66BA6

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: #9FA09F;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FA09F;

CSS Variable

--color-hugh’s-hue: #9FA09F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hugh’s-hue': '#9FA09F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FA09F] text-[#9FA09F]

SCSS

$hugh’s-hue: #9FA09F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FA09F?

#9FA09F is Hugh’s Hue, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9FA09F warm or cool?

Hugh’s Hue reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hugh’s Hue?

Hugh’s Hue works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Hugh’s Hue?

Hugh’s Hue 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 Hugh’s Hue?

You can download Hugh’s Hue 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 Hugh’s Hue?

The hex code is #9FA09F. In RGB it's 159, 160, 159, and in HSL it's 120°, 1%, 63%.

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