GREYS

Pilgrim

#9FA8AE

RGB 159, 168, 174 · HSL 204°, 8%, 65% · CMYK 9, 3, 0, 32

Pilgrim is #9FA8AE in HEX — rgb(159, 168, 174), hsl(204°, 8%, 65%), cmyk(9%, 3%, 0%, 32%).

Pilgrim pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 204°, 8%, 65%. 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#9FA8AE

RGB159, 168, 174

HSL204°, 8%, 65%

HSV204°, 9%, 68%

CMYK9, 3, 0, 32

Decimal10463406

CSS RGBrgb(159, 168, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(204, 8%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pilgrim 2132-50

Exact match

Kilz

Sensual Silver RK240

ΔE 0.7 · #9EA7AE

Dulux

Silver Slide SG6C3

ΔE 1.2 · #9EA5AB

Vista Paint

Bethel Corner K-780

ΔE 2.2 · #A3A7AF

PPG

Foretell 10-13

ΔE 2.2 · #A3AEB4

Behr

Rainmaster MQ5-22

ΔE 2.4 · #9AA2AA

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Seal DE6361

ΔE 2.6 · #A1A5A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Seal 519

ΔE 2.6 · #9DA3AC

Sherwin-Williams

Network Gray SW7073

ΔE 2.8 · #A0A5A7

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 3.3 · #9DA1AA

Valspar

Drizzling Mist 4006-1C

ΔE 3.3 · #9BA0A4

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 3.5 · #A1ABAB

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 3.6 · #AAB1B8

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 7.1 · #A2A29D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9FA8AE

#ADA49F

Analogous

#9FADAB

#9FA8AE

#9FA0AD

Triadic

#9FA8AE

#AD9FA7

#A7AD9F

Split-Complementary

#9FA8AE

#AD9FA0

#ADAB9F

Tetradic

#9FA8AE

#AB9FAD

#ADA49F

#A0AD9F

Monochromatic

#525B60

#75828A

#9FA8AE

#C8CDD0

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#9FA8AE

#A49FAD

#ADA49F

#A7AD9F

Compound

#9FA8AE

#9FA0AD

#ADA49F

#ADAB9F

Variations

Lighter

#B2B9BD

#C6CACD

#DEE0E2

Darker

#7A878F

#535D63

#30363A

Saturation

#A4A6A8

#9FA7AD

#76AFD6

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

2.42:1

Fail

vs Black

8.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FA8AE

#A3A6AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FA8AE

#A7A7AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FA8AE

#9FA9A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pilgrim 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

#B7AB9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FA8AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4B0C2

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.

#A98770

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: #9FA8AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FA8AE;

CSS Variable

--color-pilgrim: #9FA8AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pilgrim': '#9FA8AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FA8AE] text-[#9FA8AE]

SCSS

$pilgrim: #9FA8AE;

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#9EA7AD · ΔE 0.4

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#A0AAB1 · ΔE 0.9

Shadow Gray

#A2A9AE · ΔE 1.0

Silver Spring

#A3AAB0 · ΔE 1.2

Nickel

#A2A9B1 · ΔE 1.5

Solitude

#A3AEB4 · ΔE 2.2

New Hope Gray

#9CA8B3 · ΔE 2.9

French Toile

#A2B0B7 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FA8AE?

#9FA8AE is Pilgrim, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9FA8AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pilgrim?

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

What colors pair well with Pilgrim?

Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim?

You can download Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim?

The hex code is #9FA8AE. In RGB it's 159, 168, 174, and in HSL it's 204°, 8%, 65%.

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