GREYS

Rushing River

#A19C8F

RGB 161, 156, 143 · HSL 43°, 9%, 60% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 37

Rushing River is #A19C8F in HEX — rgb(161, 156, 143), hsl(43°, 9%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 37%).

Rushing River pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 43°, 9%, 60%. 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#A19C8F

RGB161, 156, 143

HSL43°, 9%, 60%

HSV43°, 11%, 63%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 37

Decimal10591375

CSS RGBrgb(161, 156, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 9%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rushing River SW7746

Exact match

Kilz

Greyswood TB-16

ΔE 1.1 · #A49D8F

Dulux

Mangaweka NZ9D7

ΔE 1.4 · #A59E92

Behr

Moon Rock QE-58

ΔE 1.5 · #A1998C

Valspar

Aspen Gray 6004-2A

ΔE 1.7 · #A29D93

Benjamin Moore

Briarwood HC-175

ΔE 1.9 · #A1998A

Vista Paint

Drifting Sand C-217

ΔE 1.9 · #A79E91

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 1.9 · #9D978A

Farrow & Ball

Pigeon 25

ΔE 2 · #A1A093

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Shadow 205

ΔE 2 · #A79E90

PPG

Gray By Me 1008-4

ΔE 2 · #A1988B

Colorhouse

Nourish .03 Nourish-03

ΔE 3.3 · #A5A392

Dunn-Edwards

Calico Rock DE6229

ΔE 3.6 · #9C9584

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 4.3 · #989187

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 4.9 · #969992

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A19C8F

#9095A2

Analogous

#A29490

#A19C8F

#9EA290

Triadic

#A19C8F

#90A29D

#9D90A2

Split-Complementary

#A19C8F

#909EA2

#9490A2

Tetradic

#A19C8F

#90A294

#9095A2

#A2909E

Monochromatic

#534F46

#7D7768

#A19C8F

#C5C2BA

#E8E6E3

Rectangle

#A19C8F

#95A290

#9095A2

#9D90A2

Compound

#A19C8F

#9EA290

#9095A2

#9490A2

Variations

Lighter

#B5B1A6

#C6C4BD

#DEDCD9

Darker

#867F6F

#5C584C

#36332C

Saturation

#9C9A96

#A29D90

#D1B161

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A19C8F

#A09D90

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A19C8F

#9D9D91

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A19C8F

#A29A9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rushing River 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

#B8A286

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A19C8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5A7AB

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.

#6375A1

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: #A19C8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A19C8F;

CSS Variable

--color-rushing-river: #A19C8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rushing-river': '#A19C8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A19C8F] text-[#A19C8F]

SCSS

$rushing-river: #A19C8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A19C8F?

#A19C8F is Rushing River, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A19C8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rushing River?

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

What colors pair well with Rushing River?

Rushing River 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 Rushing River?

You can download Rushing River 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 Rushing River?

The hex code is #A19C8F. In RGB it's 161, 156, 143, and in HSL it's 43°, 9%, 60%.

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