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Sterling Silver

#A09E9D

RGB 160, 158, 157 · HSL 20°, 2%, 62% · CMYK 0, 1, 2, 37

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Sterling Silver pulls into the steady end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 20°, 2%, 62%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.

Color Codes

HEX#A09E9D
RGB160, 158, 157
HSL20°, 2%, 62%
HSV20°, 1%, 62%
CMYK0, 1, 2, 37
Decimal10526365
CSS RGBrgb(160, 158, 157)
CSS HSLhsl(20, 2%, 62%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Sterling Silver 1461

Neutral · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#B9B7B6
#D2D1D0
#EBEAEA

Darker

#878482
#6D6A69
#535150

Saturation

#9E9E9E
#A09E9D
#BD947F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone

Best Uses

wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents

Pairs With

natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

2.67:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

7.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Build a palette around Sterling Silver

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A09E9D?

#A09E9D is Sterling Silver, a mid neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #A09E9D warm or cool?

Sterling Silver reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sterling Silver?

Sterling Silver works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.

What colors pair well with Sterling Silver?

Sterling Silver pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sterling Silver?

You can download Sterling Silver 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 RGB value of #A09E9D?

#A09E9D converts to RGB 160, 158, 157.