GREYS

Spun Pearl

#A2A1AC

RGB 162, 161, 172 · HSL 245°, 6%, 65% · CMYK 6, 6, 0, 33

Spun Pearl is #A2A1AC in HEX — rgb(162, 161, 172), hsl(245°, 6%, 65%), cmyk(6%, 6%, 0%, 33%).

Spun Pearl pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 245°, 6%, 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#A2A1AC

RGB162, 161, 172

HSL245°, 6%, 65%

HSV245°, 6%, 67%

CMYK6, 6, 0, 33

Decimal10658220

CSS RGBrgb(162, 161, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(245, 6%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Amethyst Haze 13-23

ΔE 0.8 · #A0A0AA

Behr

Masterpiece MQ5-8

ΔE 1.5 · #9D9EA9

Kilz

Aviator Silver TB-34

ΔE 1.6 · #9DA0AB

Benjamin Moore

Wisteria AF-585

ΔE 1.7 · #9D9DA7

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 2.2 · #9DA1AA

Vista Paint

Baby Seal C-518

ΔE 2.6 · #9DA1A9

Dulux

Adhesion S43B3

ΔE 2.8 · #9E9CAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Seal 519

ΔE 2.8 · #9DA3AC

Sherwin-Williams

Mysterious Mauve SW6262

ΔE 3 · #A6A3A9

Dunn-Edwards

Shining Knight DE6347

ΔE 3.3 · #989EA7

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4.4 · #A6ACB8

Valspar

Drizzling Mist 4006-1C

ΔE 4.6 · #9BA0A4

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 6.4 · #AAB1B8

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 7.9 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 8.9 · #A2A29D

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A2A1AC

#AAABA0

Analogous

#A0A5AB

#A2A1AC

#A7A0AB

Triadic

#A2A1AC

#ABA1A0

#A0ABA1

Split-Complementary

#A2A1AC

#ABA7A0

#A5ABA0

Tetradic

#A2A1AC

#ABA0A5

#AAABA0

#A0ABA7

Monochromatic

#55545F

#797887

#A2A1AC

#C9C9CF

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#A2A1AC

#ABA0AA

#AAABA0

#A0ABA1

Compound

#A2A1AC

#A7A0AB

#AAABA0

#A5ABA0

Variations

Lighter

#B4B3BC

#C7C7CC

#DFDEE1

Darker

#7E7D8C

#565561

#323139

Saturation

#A4A4A7

#A1A0AB

#7E76D5

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2A1AC

#A0A2AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2A1AC

#A1A1AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2A1AC

#A1A3A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Spun Pearl 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

#B9A59C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2A1AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6AAC0

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.

#A5A970

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: #A2A1AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2A1AC;

CSS Variable

--color-spun-pearl: #A2A1AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spun-pearl': '#A2A1AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2A1AC] text-[#A2A1AC]

SCSS

$spun-pearl: #A2A1AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2A1AC?

#A2A1AC is Spun Pearl, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A2A1AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spun Pearl?

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

What colors pair well with Spun Pearl?

Spun Pearl 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 Spun Pearl?

You can download Spun Pearl 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 Spun Pearl?

The hex code is #A2A1AC. In RGB it's 162, 161, 172, and in HSL it's 245°, 6%, 65%.

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