GREYS

Pale Slate

#9FABAD

RGB 159, 171, 173 · HSL 189°, 8%, 65% · CMYK 8, 1, 0, 32

Pale Slate is #9FABAD in HEX — rgb(159, 171, 173), hsl(189°, 8%, 65%), cmyk(8%, 1%, 0%, 32%).

Pale Slate pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 189°, 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#9FABAD

RGB159, 171, 173

HSL189°, 8%, 65%

HSV189°, 8%, 68%

CMYK8, 1, 0, 32

Decimal10464173

CSS RGBrgb(159, 171, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(189, 8%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Citadel Blue historic-citadel-blue

ΔE 0.4 · #9EABAD

Behr

Portsmouth Bay QE-52

ΔE 0.4 · #A0ACAE

Vista Paint

Beacon Fog C-489

ΔE 1.1 · #9CAAAB

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 1.3 · #A1ABAB

Sherwin-Williams

Breezy SW7616

ΔE 1.3 · #A0AEAF

Benjamin Moore

Adagio 1593

ΔE 1.9 · #A1A9A9

PPG

Polaris 10-04

ΔE 2 · #A0AEAD

Valspar

Blue Arrow 5001-3C

ΔE 2.2 · #A0B0B1

Dulux

Accord SG6G2

ΔE 2.9 · #A6ACB1

Kilz

Sensual Silver RK240

ΔE 3.2 · #9EA7AE

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Seal DE6361

ΔE 3.4 · #A1A5A8

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 4.2 · #9AA1A0

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.7 · #A5A5A5

Farrow & Ball

Dix Blue 82

ΔE 5.7 · #99B0AB

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.1 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.6 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#9FABAD

#ADA19F

Analogous

#9FADA8

#9FABAD

#9FA4AD

Triadic

#9FABAD

#AD9FAB

#ABAD9F

Split-Complementary

#9FABAD

#AD9FA4

#ADA89F

Tetradic

#9FABAD

#A89FAD

#ADA19F

#A4AD9F

Monochromatic

#525E60

#75878A

#9FABAD

#C8CFD0

#F1F3F3

Rectangle

#9FABAD

#A19FAD

#ADA19F

#ABAD9F

Compound

#9FABAD

#9FA4AD

#ADA19F

#ADA89F

Variations

Lighter

#B2BCBD

#C6CCCD

#DEE1E2

Darker

#7A8C8F

#536163

#30383A

Saturation

#A4A7A8

#9FABAD

#76C7D6

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

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FABAD

#A6A7AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FABAD

#A9A9AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FABAD

#9FABAA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pale Slate 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

#B7AD9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9FABAD

Daylight 5500K

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

#A4B2C1

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.

#A97970

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: #9FABAD;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FABAD;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-slate: #9FABAD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-slate': '#9FABAD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FABAD] text-[#9FABAD]

SCSS

$pale-slate: #9FABAD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FABAD?

#9FABAD is Pale Slate, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #9FABAD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Slate?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Slate?

Pale Slate 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 Pale Slate?

You can download Pale Slate 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 Pale Slate?

The hex code is #9FABAD. In RGB it's 159, 171, 173, and in HSL it's 189°, 8%, 65%.

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