GREYS

Still Life in Grey

#A1A39F

RGB 161, 163, 159 · HSL 90°, 2%, 63% · CMYK 1, 0, 2, 36

Still Life in Grey is #A1A39F in HEX — rgb(161, 163, 159), hsl(90°, 2%, 63%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 2%, 36%).

Still Life in Grey pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 90°, 2%, 63%. 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#A1A39F

RGB161, 163, 159

HSL90°, 2%, 63%

HSV90°, 2%, 64%

CMYK1, 0, 2, 36

Decimal10593183

CSS RGBrgb(161, 163, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(90, 2%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 1 · #A2A29D

Benjamin Moore

Storm AF-700

ΔE 1.3 · #A0A19F

Dulux

Flooded Gum SN4H3

ΔE 1.3 · #A3A29F

PPG

Stepping Stone 1010-4

ΔE 1.6 · #A4A7A4

Valspar

Hazy Stratus 4004-1C

ΔE 1.6 · #A6A6A1

Behr

Sage Gray 710F-4

ΔE 1.6 · #9EA49F

Vista Paint

Titanic Grey K-828

ΔE 1.7 · #A1A4A3

Sherwin-Williams

Stamped Concrete SW7655

ΔE 1.7 · #A0A09A

Hallman-Lindsay

Techile 533

ΔE 2.3 · #9FA1A1

Kilz

Stone Cold TB-66

ΔE 2.3 · #9CA39D

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 2.6 · #A5A5A5

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 2.7 · #9AA1A0

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 2.9 · #9FA198

Dunn-Edwards

Light Gray DEC789

ΔE 3 · #979D9A

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 5.8 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.5 · #889099

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 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

#A1A39F

#A19FA3

Analogous

#A3A39F

#A1A39F

#9FA39F

Triadic

#A1A39F

#9FA1A3

#A39FA1

Split-Complementary

#A1A39F

#9F9FA3

#A39FA3

Tetradic

#A1A39F

#9FA3A3

#A19FA3

#A39F9F

Monochromatic

#545652

#7A7D78

#A1A39F

#C7C8C6

#EDEEED

Rectangle

#A1A39F

#9FA3A1

#A19FA3

#A39FA1

Compound

#A1A39F

#9FA39F

#A19FA3

#A39FA3

Variations

Lighter

#B4B5B2

#C6C7C5

#DEDEDE

Darker

#81837E

#585A56

#333532

Saturation

#A1A1A0

#A1A39F

#A1D171

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A1A39F

#A3A2A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A1A39F

#A3A3A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A1A39F

#A1A2A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Still Life in Grey 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

#B8A792

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A1A39F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5ACB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#896BA6

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: #A1A39F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A1A39F;

CSS Variable

--color-still-life-in-grey: #A1A39F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'still-life-in-grey': '#A1A39F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A1A39F] text-[#A1A39F]

SCSS

$still-life-in-grey: #A1A39F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A1A39F?

#A1A39F is Still Life in Grey, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A1A39F warm or cool?

Still Life in Grey reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Still Life in Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Still Life in Grey?

Still Life in Grey 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 Still Life in Grey?

You can download Still Life in Grey 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 Still Life in Grey?

The hex code is #A1A39F. In RGB it's 161, 163, 159, and in HSL it's 90°, 2%, 63%.

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