GREYS

Grey Intent

#A29EAE

RGB 162, 158, 174 · HSL 255°, 9%, 65% · CMYK 7, 9, 0, 32

Grey Intent is #A29EAE in HEX — rgb(162, 158, 174), hsl(255°, 9%, 65%), cmyk(7%, 9%, 0%, 32%).

Grey Intent pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 255°, 9%, 65%. 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#A29EAE

RGB162, 158, 174

HSL255°, 9%, 65%

HSV255°, 9%, 68%

CMYK7, 9, 0, 32

Decimal10657454

CSS RGBrgb(162, 158, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 9%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grey Intent S49A3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Ash Violet SW6549

ΔE 1.5 · #A29BAA

Behr

Charm PPU16-12

ΔE 3.1 · #A89DB0

Vista Paint

Lap of Luxury K-43

ΔE 3.4 · #ABA7B7

PPG

Amethyst Haze 13-23

ΔE 3.7 · #A0A0AA

Kilz

Hazy Purple RB230-02

ΔE 3.7 · #A2A5B2

Benjamin Moore

Wisteria AF-585

ΔE 3.8 · #9D9DA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Dusky Mood 1318

ΔE 3.9 · #979BA8

Valspar

Native Lilac 4001-4A

ΔE 4.1 · #AB9CAC

Dunn-Edwards

Bay Fog DE5934

ΔE 4.8 · #9899B0

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 5 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.2 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.8 · #889099

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 8.9 · #AAB1B8

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 10.9 · #A1ABAB

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 11.8 · #A2A29D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A29EAE

#AAAE9E

Analogous

#9EA2AE

#A29EAE

#AA9EAE

Triadic

#A29EAE

#AEA29E

#9EAEA2

Split-Complementary

#A29EAE

#AEAA9E

#A2AE9E

Tetradic

#A29EAE

#AE9EA2

#AAAE9E

#9EAEAA

Monochromatic

#555161

#7A748B

#A29EAE

#CAC7D1

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#A29EAE

#AE9EAA

#AAAE9E

#9EAEA2

Compound

#A29EAE

#AA9EAE

#AAAE9E

#A2AE9E

Variations

Lighter

#B4B1BE

#C7C5CE

#DFDEE2

Darker

#7F7990

#575264

#32303B

Saturation

#A5A3A8

#A29EAE

#8D75D6

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A29EAE

#9DA1AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A29EAE

#9F9FAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A29EAE

#A1A19F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Intent 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

#B9A39E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A29EAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6A8C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#9BA970

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: #A29EAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #A29EAE;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-intent: #A29EAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-intent': '#A29EAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A29EAE] text-[#A29EAE]

SCSS

$grey-intent: #A29EAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A29EAE?

#A29EAE is Grey Intent, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A29EAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Intent?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Intent?

Grey Intent 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 Grey Intent?

You can download Grey Intent 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 Grey Intent?

The hex code is #A29EAE. In RGB it's 162, 158, 174, and in HSL it's 255°, 9%, 65%.

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