GREYS

Metal .04

#9FA198

RGB 159, 161, 152 · HSL 73°, 5%, 61% · CMYK 1, 0, 6, 37

Metal .04 is #9FA198 in HEX — rgb(159, 161, 152), hsl(73°, 5%, 61%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 6%, 37%).

Metal .04 pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 73°, 5%, 61%. 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#9FA198

RGB159, 161, 152

HSL73°, 5%, 61%

HSV73°, 6%, 63%

CMYK1, 0, 6, 37

Decimal10461592

CSS RGBrgb(159, 161, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(73, 5%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

Exact match

Dulux

Ohai Half NZ9B8

ΔE 1 · #9FA39A

Valspar

Secret Moss 5005-2A

ΔE 1.4 · #9BA098

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 1.5 · #9A9E95

Sherwin-Williams

Stamped Concrete SW7655

ΔE 1.8 · #A0A09A

Benjamin Moore

Vintage CSP-110

ΔE 1.9 · #A19F98

Vista Paint

Cannon Ball C-448

ΔE 1.9 · #999F96

Hallman-Lindsay

Shark Fin 574

ΔE 1.9 · #A5A39A

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 2.4 · #A2A29D

Kilz

Stone Cold TB-66

ΔE 2.6 · #9CA39D

Behr

Sage Gray 710F-4

ΔE 2.8 · #9EA49F

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 3.3 · #969992

PPG

Hot Stone 1007-4

ΔE 3.6 · #ABA89E

Dunn-Edwards

Casting Shadow DE6291

ΔE 3.6 · #9DA7A0

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 4.5 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.1 · #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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9FA198

#9997A1

Analogous

#A19E97

#9FA198

#99A197

Triadic

#9FA198

#979EA1

#A1979E

Split-Complementary

#9FA198

#9799A1

#9E97A1

Tetradic

#9FA198

#97A19E

#9997A1

#A19799

Monochromatic

#51534B

#797B6F

#9FA198

#C4C5BF

#E9E9E7

Rectangle

#9FA198

#97A199

#9997A1

#A1979E

Compound

#9FA198

#99A197

#9997A1

#9E97A1

Variations

Lighter

#B2B3AB

#C5C6C1

#DDDDDB

Darker

#808376

#585A51

#33352F

Saturation

#9C9D9A

#9EA197

#B9D067

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

8.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FA198

#A1A099

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FA198

#A1A199

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FA198

#A0A0A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Metal .04 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

#B7A58D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FA198

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4AAB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#7366A3

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: #9FA198;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FA198;

CSS Variable

--color-metal-.04: #9FA198;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metal-.04': '#9FA198' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FA198] text-[#9FA198]

SCSS

$metal-.04: #9FA198;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FA198?

#9FA198 is Metal .04, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9FA198 warm or cool?

Metal .04 reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Metal .04?

Metal .04 works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Metal .04?

Metal .04 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 Metal .04?

You can download Metal .04 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 Metal .04?

The hex code is #9FA198. In RGB it's 159, 161, 152, and in HSL it's 73°, 5%, 61%.

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