GREYS

Grey

#A3A3A3

RGB 163, 163, 163 · HSL 0°, 0%, 64% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 36

Grey is #A3A3A3 in HEX — rgb(163, 163, 163), hsl(0°, 0%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 36%).

Grey pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 0°, 0%, 64%. 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#A3A3A3

RGB163, 163, 163

HSL0°, 0%, 64%

HSV0°, 0%, 64%

CMYK0, 0, 0, 36

Decimal10724259

CSS RGBrgb(163, 163, 163)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 0%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 0.7 · #A5A5A5

Vista Paint

Diamond Heights K-819

ΔE 1 · #A1A1A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Techile 533

ΔE 1.2 · #9FA1A1

Dulux

Gallant Steed SN4D6

ΔE 1.3 · #A4A1A1

Benjamin Moore

Storm AF-700

ΔE 1.5 · #A0A19F

Behr

Gateway Gray MQ6-22

ΔE 2 · #9E9E9D

PPG

Equilibrium 1003-4

ΔE 2.2 · #A49F9F

Sherwin-Williams

Network Gray SW7073

ΔE 2.2 · #A0A5A7

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Seal DE6361

ΔE 2.3 · #A1A5A8

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 2.8 · #A2A29D

Valspar

Stone Mason Gray 4008-1C

ΔE 2.8 · #9A9E9D

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 3 · #9AA1A0

Kilz

Serving Platter RK250

ΔE 3.3 · #989D9D

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 4.3 · #A1ABAB

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 7.1 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.6 · #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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A3A3A3

Analogous

#A3A3A3

Triadic

#A3A3A3

Split-Complementary

#A3A3A3

Tetradic

#A3A3A3

Monochromatic

#575757

#7D7D7D

#A3A3A3

#C9C9C9

#F0F0F0

Rectangle

#A3A3A3

Compound

#A3A3A3

Variations

Lighter

#B6B6B6

#C8C8C8

#DFDFDF

Darker

#838383

#5A5A5A

#343434

Saturation

#A3A3A3

#D17575

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3A3A3

#A3A3A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3A3A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3A3A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

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

#BAA795

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3A3A3

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7ACBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#6EA8A8

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: #A3A3A3;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3A3A3;

CSS Variable

--color-grey: #A3A3A3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey': '#A3A3A3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3A3A3] text-[#A3A3A3]

SCSS

$grey: #A3A3A3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3A3A3?

#A3A3A3 is Grey, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A3A3A3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Grey?

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 Grey?

You can download 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 Grey?

The hex code is #A3A3A3. In RGB it's 163, 163, 163, and in HSL it's 0°, 0%, 64%.

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