GREYS

Moss Agate

#A0AA9A

RGB 160, 170, 154 · HSL 97°, 9%, 64% · CMYK 6, 0, 9, 33

Moss Agate is #A0AA9A in HEX — rgb(160, 170, 154), hsl(97°, 9%, 64%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 9%, 33%).

Moss Agate pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 97°, 9%, 64%. 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#A0AA9A

RGB160, 170, 154

HSL97°, 9%, 64%

HSV97°, 9%, 67%

CMYK6, 0, 9, 33

Decimal10529434

CSS RGBrgb(160, 170, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(97, 9%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hidden Ravine K-884

ΔE 1.3 · #A2AB9D

Dulux

Tranquil Green S22A3

ΔE 1.6 · #A5AE9E

Benjamin Moore

Flora AF-470

ΔE 1.7 · #A4AD9F

Sherwin-Williams

Coastal Plain SW6192

ΔE 2.1 · #9FA694

Behr

Green Balsam PPU11-15

ΔE 2.1 · #9FAC9F

Valspar

Favourite Jade 5004-3C

ΔE 2.4 · #A2B0A0

PPG

Wandering Willow 1031-3

ΔE 3.1 · #A6A897

Hallman-Lindsay

Fair Maiden 456

ΔE 3.6 · #A5B3A5

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 3.7 · #9EAEA3

Kilz

Summer Haven TB-75

ΔE 3.9 · #A3AB94

Dunn-Edwards

Meadowood DEC777

ΔE 4 · #9DA28E

Farrow & Ball

Pigeon 25

ΔE 5.3 · #A1A093

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 5.8 · #A7A58F

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 7.9 · #969992

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 7.9 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.6 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#A0AA9A

#A59BAB

Analogous

#AAAB9B

#A0AA9A

#9BAB9D

Triadic

#A0AA9A

#9BA1AB

#AB9BA1

Split-Complementary

#A0AA9A

#9D9BAB

#AB9BAA

Tetradic

#A0AA9A

#9BAAAB

#A59BAB

#AB9D9B

Monochromatic

#555F4F

#7A8872

#A0AA9A

#C8CEC5

#EFF1EE

Rectangle

#A0AA9A

#9BABA5

#A59BAB

#AB9BA1

Compound

#A0AA9A

#9BAB9D

#A59BAB

#AB9BAA

Variations

Lighter

#B4BCAF

#C7CCC4

#DEE1DD

Darker

#808E77

#586351

#333A2F

Saturation

#A3A6A1

#A1AB9B

#98D571

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A0AA9A

#A8A59B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A0AA9A

#A8A89C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A0AA9A

#A2A7A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Moss Agate 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

#B7AC8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A0AA9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5B1B3

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.

#926EA8

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: #A0AA9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A0AA9A;

CSS Variable

--color-moss-agate: #A0AA9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moss-agate': '#A0AA9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A0AA9A] text-[#A0AA9A]

SCSS

$moss-agate: #A0AA9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A0AA9A?

#A0AA9A is Moss Agate, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A0AA9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moss Agate?

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

What colors pair well with Moss Agate?

Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate?

You can download Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate?

The hex code is #A0AA9A. In RGB it's 160, 170, 154, and in HSL it's 97°, 9%, 64%.

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