GREYS

Amethyst Haze

#A0A0AA

RGB 160, 160, 170 · HSL 240°, 6%, 65% · CMYK 6, 6, 0, 33

Amethyst Haze is #A0A0AA in HEX — rgb(160, 160, 170), hsl(240°, 6%, 65%), cmyk(6%, 6%, 0%, 33%).

Amethyst Haze pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 240°, 6%, 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#A0A0AA

RGB160, 160, 170

HSL240°, 6%, 65%

HSV240°, 6%, 67%

CMYK6, 6, 0, 33

Decimal10526890

CSS RGBrgb(160, 160, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(240, 6%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Amethyst Haze 13-23

Exact match

Behr

Masterpiece MQ5-8

ΔE 1 · #9D9EA9

Benjamin Moore

Wisteria AF-585

ΔE 1.1 · #9D9DA7

Kilz

Aviator Silver TB-34

ΔE 1.2 · #9DA0AB

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 1.6 · #9DA1AA

Vista Paint

Baby Seal C-518

ΔE 1.9 · #9DA1A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Seal 519

ΔE 2.4 · #9DA3AC

Dunn-Edwards

Shining Knight DE6347

ΔE 2.6 · #989EA7

Dulux

Grainger SG6B3

ΔE 2.7 · #A4A0A6

Sherwin-Williams

Mysterious Mauve SW6262

ΔE 2.8 · #A6A3A9

Valspar

Drizzling Mist 4006-1C

ΔE 3.9 · #9BA0A4

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4.7 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 6.5 · #AAB1B8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 7.4 · #889099

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 7.4 · #A1ABAB

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 8.3 · #A2A29D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A0A0AA

#ABABA0

Analogous

#A0A6AB

#A0A0AA

#A6A0AB

Triadic

#A0A0AA

#ABA0A0

#A0ABA0

Split-Complementary

#A0A0AA

#ABA6A0

#A6ABA0

Tetradic

#A0A0AA

#ABA0A6

#ABABA0

#A0ABA6

Monochromatic

#54545F

#787887

#A0A0AA

#C9C9CF

#F1F1F3

Rectangle

#A0A0AA

#ABA0AB

#ABABA0

#A0ABA0

Compound

#A0A0AA

#A6A0AB

#ABABA0

#A6ABA0

Variations

Lighter

#B3B3BC

#C7C7CC

#DEDEE1

Darker

#7D7D8C

#555561

#313139

Saturation

#A4A4A7

#A0A0AB

#7676D5

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A0A0AA

#9EA1AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0A0AA

#A0A0A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0A0AA

#9FA2A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Amethyst Haze 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

#B7A59B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A0A0AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5AABF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#A9A970

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: #A0A0AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0A0AA;

CSS Variable

--color-amethyst-haze: #A0A0AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amethyst-haze': '#A0A0AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0A0AA] text-[#A0A0AA]

SCSS

$amethyst-haze: #A0A0AA;

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#97A2AE · ΔE 4.1

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#A0A6B6 · ΔE 4.3

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#9EA7AD · ΔE 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0A0AA?

#A0A0AA is Amethyst Haze, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A0A0AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amethyst Haze?

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

What colors pair well with Amethyst Haze?

Amethyst Haze 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 Amethyst Haze?

You can download Amethyst Haze 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 Amethyst Haze?

The hex code is #A0A0AA. In RGB it's 160, 160, 170, and in HSL it's 240°, 6%, 65%.

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