GREYS

Tribeca

#A18F8C

RGB 161, 143, 140 · HSL 9°, 10%, 59% · CMYK 0, 11, 13, 37

Tribeca is #A18F8C in HEX — rgb(161, 143, 140), hsl(9°, 10%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 13%, 37%).

Tribeca pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 9°, 10%, 59%. 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#A18F8C

RGB161, 143, 140

HSL9°, 10%, 59%

HSV9°, 13%, 63%

CMYK0, 11, 13, 37

Decimal10588044

CSS RGBrgb(161, 143, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 10%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tribeca MQ1-40

Exact match

PPG

Heliotrope 1015-5

ΔE 1.9 · #A49491

Vista Paint

Luberon K-1163

ΔE 1.9 · #A49191

Valspar

Lilac Gray 1003-9C

ΔE 1.9 · #9C8C8B

Benjamin Moore

Wet 2114-40

ΔE 2.4 · #9D8A8A

Dulux

Tassel Taupe S06B4

ΔE 2.5 · #9F9291

Dunn-Edwards

Monsoon DE6039

ΔE 2.5 · #A49593

Sherwin-Williams

Auger Shell SW9159

ΔE 2.5 · #9F9291

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 4.6 · #9F9389

Hallman-Lindsay

Bush Buck 141

ΔE 4.6 · #A48D83

Kilz

Forlorn RL200

ΔE 4.6 · #938A88

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 5.5 · #9E9893

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 5.9 · #989187

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 7.5 · #909090

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 8.1 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A18F8C

#8C9EA1

Analogous

#A18C93

#A18F8C

#A19A8C

Triadic

#A18F8C

#8CA18F

#8F8CA1

Split-Complementary

#A18F8C

#8CA19A

#8C93A1

Tetradic

#A18F8C

#93A18C

#8C9EA1

#9A8CA1

Monochromatic

#514543

#7B6865

#A18F8C

#C3B8B6

#E6E1E0

Rectangle

#A18F8C

#9EA18C

#8C9EA1

#8F8CA1

Compound

#A18F8C

#A19A8C

#8C9EA1

#8C93A1

Variations

Lighter

#B4A6A3

#C6BDBB

#DDD9D8

Darker

#85706C

#5C4C4A

#362C2B

Saturation

#9A9493

#A18F8C

#D06E5D

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

3.08:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.82:1

Deuteranopia

#A18F8C

#97958C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A18F8C

#92928C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A18F8C

#A18F90

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Tribeca 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

#B89884

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A18F8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#A59DA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#6096A0

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: #A18F8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #A18F8C;

CSS Variable

--color-tribeca: #A18F8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tribeca': '#A18F8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A18F8C] text-[#A18F8C]

SCSS

$tribeca: #A18F8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A18F8C?

#A18F8C is Tribeca, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A18F8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tribeca?

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

What colors pair well with Tribeca?

Tribeca 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 Tribeca?

You can download Tribeca 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 Tribeca?

The hex code is #A18F8C. In RGB it's 161, 143, 140, and in HSL it's 9°, 10%, 59%.

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