GREYS

Grey Gloss

#A3A29B

RGB 163, 162, 155 · HSL 53°, 4%, 62% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 36

Grey Gloss is #A3A29B in HEX — rgb(163, 162, 155), hsl(53°, 4%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 36%).

Grey Gloss pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 53°, 4%, 62%. 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#A3A29B

RGB163, 162, 155

HSL53°, 4%, 62%

HSV53°, 5%, 64%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 36

Decimal10723995

CSS RGBrgb(163, 162, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 4%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Stamped Concrete SW7655

ΔE 1 · #A0A09A

Benjamin Moore

Vintage CSP-110

ΔE 1.1 · #A19F98

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 1.2 · #A2A29D

Hallman-Lindsay

Shark Fin 574

ΔE 1.2 · #A5A39A

Dulux

Grey Bird SN4B9

ΔE 1.3 · #A6A29C

Valspar

Wet Pavement 5006-2A

ΔE 1.5 · #A6A69F

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 1.7 · #9FA198

Vista Paint

Shark Fin C-573

ΔE 1.8 · #A6A49A

Behr

Fashion Gray PPU18-15

ΔE 2.7 · #A29C95

PPG

Hot Stone 1007-4

ΔE 2.9 · #ABA89E

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 3 · #9A9E95

Kilz

Stone Cold TB-66

ΔE 3.1 · #9CA39D

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 4 · #969992

Dunn-Edwards

Light Gray DEC789

ΔE 4.2 · #979D9A

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 5.1 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.9 · #889099

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A3A29B

#9A9BA2

Analogous

#A29D9A

#A3A29B

#9FA29A

Triadic

#A3A29B

#9AA2A1

#A19AA2

Split-Complementary

#A3A29B

#9A9FA2

#9D9AA2

Tetradic

#A3A29B

#9AA29D

#9A9BA2

#A29A9F

Monochromatic

#55544E

#7D7C73

#A3A29B

#C7C6C2

#EBEBEA

Rectangle

#A3A29B

#9BA29A

#9A9BA2

#A19AA2

Compound

#A3A29B

#9FA29A

#9A9BA2

#9D9AA2

Variations

Lighter

#B5B4AE

#C7C6C3

#DEDEDC

Darker

#848379

#5B5A53

#353430

Saturation

#9F9F9D

#A2A19A

#D0C56C

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

2.56:1

Fail

vs Black

8.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3A29B

#A3A29C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3A29B

#A2A29C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3A29B

#A4A1A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Gloss 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

#BAA68F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3A29B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7ABB4

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.

#686FA5

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: #A3A29B;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3A29B;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-gloss: #A3A29B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-gloss': '#A3A29B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3A29B] text-[#A3A29B]

SCSS

$grey-gloss: #A3A29B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3A29B?

#A3A29B is Grey Gloss, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A3A29B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Gloss?

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

What colors pair well with Grey Gloss?

Grey Gloss 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 Gloss?

You can download Grey Gloss 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 Gloss?

The hex code is #A3A29B. In RGB it's 163, 162, 155, and in HSL it's 53°, 4%, 62%.

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