GREYS

Barrister Grey

#A2A59E

RGB 162, 165, 158 · HSL 86°, 4%, 63% · CMYK 2, 0, 4, 35

Barrister Grey is #A2A59E in HEX — rgb(162, 165, 158), hsl(86°, 4%, 63%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 35%).

Barrister Grey pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 86°, 4%, 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#A2A59E

RGB162, 165, 158

HSL86°, 4%, 63%

HSV86°, 4%, 65%

CMYK2, 0, 4, 35

Decimal10659230

CSS RGBrgb(162, 165, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(86, 4%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Unusual Gray SW7059

ΔE 0.8 · #A3A7A0

Valspar

Wet Pavement 5006-2A

ΔE 1.3 · #A6A69F

Benjamin Moore

Sabre 1482

ΔE 1.5 · #A5A89F

Dulux

Ohai Half NZ9B8

ΔE 1.5 · #9FA39A

Behr

Sage Gray 710F-4

ΔE 1.7 · #9EA49F

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 1.8 · #A2A29D

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 1.9 · #9FA198

Kilz

Stone Cold TB-66

ΔE 1.9 · #9CA39D

Hallman-Lindsay

Shark Fin 574

ΔE 2.3 · #A5A39A

Vista Paint

Pussy Willow K-844

ΔE 2.4 · #9B9F99

PPG

Stepping Stone 1010-4

ΔE 2.4 · #A4A7A4

Dunn-Edwards

Casting Shadow DE6291

ΔE 2.6 · #9DA7A0

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 3 · #9A9E95

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.1 · #A5A5A5

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 6 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#A2A59E

#A09DA4

Analogous

#A4A49D

#A2A59E

#9DA49D

Triadic

#A2A59E

#9DA1A4

#A49DA1

Split-Complementary

#A2A59E

#9D9DA4

#A49DA4

Tetradic

#A2A59E

#9DA4A4

#A09DA4

#A49D9D

Monochromatic

#555851

#7B7F76

#A2A59E

#C7C9C5

#EDEEEC

Rectangle

#A2A59E

#9DA4A0

#A09DA4

#A49DA1

Compound

#A2A59E

#9DA49D

#A09DA4

#A49DA4

Variations

Lighter

#B4B7B1

#C7C8C4

#DEDFDD

Darker

#81867B

#595C54

#343631

Saturation

#A1A2A0

#A1A49D

#A7D270

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A2A59E

#A5A39F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2A59E

#A4A49F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2A59E

#A3A4A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Barrister 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

#B9A892

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2A59E

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6ADB6

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.

#856BA6

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: #A2A59E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2A59E;

CSS Variable

--color-barrister-grey: #A2A59E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barrister-grey': '#A2A59E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2A59E] text-[#A2A59E]

SCSS

$barrister-grey: #A2A59E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2A59E?

#A2A59E is Barrister Grey, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A2A59E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barrister Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Barrister Grey?

Barrister 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 Barrister Grey?

You can download Barrister 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 Barrister Grey?

The hex code is #A2A59E. In RGB it's 162, 165, 158, and in HSL it's 86°, 4%, 63%.

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