GREYS

Nirvana

#A2919B

RGB 162, 145, 155 · HSL 325°, 8%, 60% · CMYK 0, 10, 4, 36

Nirvana is #A2919B in HEX — rgb(162, 145, 155), hsl(325°, 8%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 4%, 36%).

Nirvana pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 325°, 8%, 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#A2919B

RGB162, 145, 155

HSL325°, 8%, 60%

HSV325°, 10%, 64%

CMYK0, 10, 4, 36

Decimal10654107

CSS RGBrgb(162, 145, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 8%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lida Rose K-755

ΔE 2 · #A495A1

Dulux

Lavender Lily S48B3

ΔE 2.5 · #A5969D

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Heather 1303

ΔE 2.6 · #9E909E

Benjamin Moore

Hazy 2116-40

ΔE 2.9 · #9C8F9D

Valspar

Mellow Mauve 1004-7C

ΔE 3.1 · #A68E96

Behr

Heather Plume PPU17-13

ΔE 3.2 · #A3959A

PPG

Gothic Amethyst 1046-5

ΔE 3.5 · #A38B93

Sherwin-Williams

Autumn Orchid SW9157

ΔE 4.3 · #9D9093

Dunn-Edwards

Ashen Plum DE6396

ΔE 5.1 · #9B9092

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 6.5 · #B0909F

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 7.1 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 8.8 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 8.9 · #909090

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 9.5 · #9E9893

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.9 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 10.3 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A2919B

#91A198

Analogous

#A091A1

#A2919B

#A19192

Triadic

#A2919B

#9AA191

#919AA1

Split-Complementary

#A2919B

#92A191

#91A1A0

Tetradic

#A2919B

#A1A091

#91A198

#9192A1

Monochromatic

#53464E

#7C6A74

#A2919B

#C4BAC0

#E8E3E6

Rectangle

#A2919B

#A19891

#91A198

#919AA1

Compound

#A2919B

#A19192

#91A198

#91A1A0

Variations

Lighter

#B4A7AE

#C6BEC2

#DDD9DC

Darker

#85707C

#5C4D55

#352C32

Saturation

#9B9799

#A1919A

#D062A2

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

2.97:1

Fail

vs Black

7.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2919B

#97989B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2919B

#94949A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2919B

#A19393

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Nirvana 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

#B9998F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2919B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A69EB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#63A17D

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: #A2919B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2919B;

CSS Variable

--color-nirvana: #A2919B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nirvana': '#A2919B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2919B] text-[#A2919B]

SCSS

$nirvana: #A2919B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2919B?

#A2919B is Nirvana, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A2919B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nirvana?

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

What colors pair well with Nirvana?

Nirvana 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 Nirvana?

You can download Nirvana 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 Nirvana?

The hex code is #A2919B. In RGB it's 162, 145, 155, and in HSL it's 325°, 8%, 60%.

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