NEUTRALS
Slate
#A3A8A8
Slate is a mid-tone neutral sitting at HSL 180°, 3%, 65%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Slate CW-700
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Slate
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A3A8A8?
#A3A8A8 is Slate, a mid neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #A3A8A8 warm or cool?
Slate reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Slate?
Slate works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Slate?
Slate pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Slate?
You can download Slate 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 RGB value of #A3A8A8?
#A3A8A8 converts to RGB 163, 168, 168.