GREYS

Unusual Gray

#A3A7A0

RGB 163, 167, 160 · HSL 94°, 4%, 64% · CMYK 2, 0, 4, 35

Unusual Gray is #A3A7A0 in HEX — rgb(163, 167, 160), hsl(94°, 4%, 64%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 4%, 35%).

Unusual Gray pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 94°, 4%, 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#A3A7A0

RGB163, 167, 160

HSL94°, 4%, 64%

HSV94°, 4%, 65%

CMYK2, 0, 4, 35

Decimal10725280

CSS RGBrgb(163, 167, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(94, 4%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Unusual Gray SW7059

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sabre 1482

ΔE 1.2 · #A5A89F

Valspar

Wet Pavement 5006-2A

ΔE 1.5 · #A6A69F

Behr

Sage Gray 710F-4

ΔE 1.8 · #9EA49F

Dulux

Ohai Half NZ9B8

ΔE 1.9 · #9FA39A

Kilz

Stone Cold TB-66

ΔE 2.1 · #9CA39D

PPG

Stepping Stone 1010-4

ΔE 2.2 · #A4A7A4

Dunn-Edwards

Casting Shadow DE6291

ΔE 2.3 · #9DA7A0

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 2.4 · #A2A29D

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 2.5 · #9FA198

Hallman-Lindsay

Shark Fin 574

ΔE 2.8 · #A5A39A

Vista Paint

Ashford K-924

ΔE 2.9 · #A9A79D

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 3.6 · #9A9E95

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.2 · #A5A5A5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.7 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#A3A7A0

#A4A0A7

Analogous

#A6A7A0

#A3A7A0

#A0A7A0

Triadic

#A3A7A0

#A0A3A7

#A7A0A3

Split-Complementary

#A3A7A0

#A0A0A7

#A7A0A6

Tetradic

#A3A7A0

#A0A6A7

#A4A0A7

#A7A0A0

Monochromatic

#565A53

#7C8278

#A3A7A0

#C9CCC7

#F0F0EF

Rectangle

#A3A7A0

#A0A7A4

#A4A0A7

#A7A0A3

Compound

#A3A7A0

#A0A7A0

#A4A0A7

#A7A0A6

Variations

Lighter

#B5B8B3

#C8CAC6

#DFE0DE

Darker

#82887D

#595E56

#343732

Saturation

#A3A4A2

#A3A7A0

#9DD373

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

2.44:1

Fail

vs Black

8.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3A7A0

#A6A5A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3A7A0

#A6A6A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3A7A0

#A4A6A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Unusual Gray 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

#BAAA93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3A7A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7AFB7

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.

#8F6EA8

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: #A3A7A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3A7A0;

CSS Variable

--color-unusual-gray: #A3A7A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'unusual-gray': '#A3A7A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3A7A0] text-[#A3A7A0]

SCSS

$unusual-gray: #A3A7A0;

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#ADABA2 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3A7A0?

#A3A7A0 is Unusual Gray, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A3A7A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Unusual Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Unusual Gray?

Unusual Gray 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 Unusual Gray?

You can download Unusual Gray 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 Unusual Gray?

The hex code is #A3A7A0. In RGB it's 163, 167, 160, and in HSL it's 94°, 4%, 64%.

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