GREYS

Classic Grey

#A39D93

RGB 163, 157, 147 · HSL 38°, 8%, 61% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 36

Classic Grey is #A39D93 in HEX — rgb(163, 157, 147), hsl(38°, 8%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 36%).

Classic Grey pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 38°, 8%, 61%. 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#A39D93

RGB163, 157, 147

HSL38°, 8%, 61%

HSV38°, 10%, 64%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 36

Decimal10722707

CSS RGBrgb(163, 157, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 8%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cloudy Today C-567

ΔE 0.4 · #A49E94

Valspar

Aspen Gray 6004-2A

ΔE 0.4 · #A29D93

Hallman-Lindsay

Cloudy Today 568

ΔE 1.1 · #A6A096

Sherwin-Williams

Pewter Tankard SW0023

ΔE 1.2 · #A39B90

Dulux

Mangaweka NZ9D7

ΔE 1.2 · #A59E92

Benjamin Moore

River 1552

ΔE 1.6 · #A7A094

Behr

Fashion Gray PPU18-15

ΔE 1.7 · #A29C95

Kilz

Art Museum TB-17

ΔE 1.8 · #A89E93

PPG

Simmering Smoke 1019-4

ΔE 2 · #A99F96

Farrow & Ball

Pigeon 25

ΔE 2.6 · #A1A093

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 2.9 · #9D978A

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 3.3 · #9FA198

Dunn-Edwards

Twilight Taupe DE6060

ΔE 4.2 · #A79994

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 4.3 · #95958D

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 4.5 · #969992

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A39D93

#9499A4

Analogous

#A49694

#A39D93

#A1A494

Triadic

#A39D93

#94A49E

#9E94A4

Split-Complementary

#A39D93

#94A1A4

#9694A4

Tetradic

#A39D93

#94A496

#9499A4

#A494A1

Monochromatic

#555149

#7F786C

#A39D93

#C7C3BD

#EAE9E6

Rectangle

#A39D93

#99A494

#9499A4

#9E94A4

Compound

#A39D93

#A1A494

#9499A4

#9694A4

Variations

Lighter

#B6B1A9

#C7C4BF

#DEDDDA

Darker

#877F72

#5D584E

#36332D

Saturation

#9E9C99

#A49E94

#D1AA66

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

2.69:1

Fail

vs Black

7.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A39D93

#A19E94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A39D93

#9E9E94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A39D93

#A49C9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Classic 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

#BAA289

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A39D93

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7A7AE

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.

#667CA3

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: #A39D93;

CSS — background

background-color: #A39D93;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-grey: #A39D93;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-grey': '#A39D93' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A39D93] text-[#A39D93]

SCSS

$classic-grey: #A39D93;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A39D93?

#A39D93 is Classic Grey, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A39D93 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Grey?

Classic 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 Classic Grey?

You can download Classic 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 Classic Grey?

The hex code is #A39D93. In RGB it's 163, 157, 147, and in HSL it's 38°, 8%, 61%.

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