GREYS

Shadow

#A3AAAF

RGB 163, 170, 175 · HSL 205°, 7%, 66% · CMYK 7, 3, 0, 31

Shadow is #A3AAAF in HEX — rgb(163, 170, 175), hsl(205°, 7%, 66%), cmyk(7%, 3%, 0%, 31%).

Shadow pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 205°, 7%, 66%. 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#A3AAAF

RGB163, 170, 175

HSL205°, 7%, 66%

HSV205°, 7%, 69%

CMYK7, 3, 0, 31

Decimal10726063

CSS RGBrgb(163, 170, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(205, 7%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Shadow 2125-40

Exact match

Dulux

Accord SG6G2

ΔE 0.9 · #A6ACB1

Kilz

Sensual Silver RK240

ΔE 1.8 · #9EA7AE

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Fog SW6255

ΔE 1.9 · #A8AEB1

PPG

Foretell 10-13

ΔE 1.9 · #A3AEB4

Vista Paint

Cystern C-510

ΔE 2 · #A9AFB4

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Seal DE6361

ΔE 2.3 · #A1A5A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 2.3 · #A9B0B6

Behr

Portsmouth Bay QE-52

ΔE 2.5 · #A0ACAE

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 2.9 · #AAB1B8

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 3 · #A1ABAB

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

ΔE 3.4 · #ADB1B3

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 3.9 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 6.6 · #A2A29D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A3AAAF

#AEA7A2

Analogous

#A2AEAD

#A3AAAF

#A2A3AE

Triadic

#A3AAAF

#AEA2A9

#A9AEA2

Split-Complementary

#A3AAAF

#AEA2A3

#AEADA2

Tetradic

#A3AAAF

#ADA2AE

#AEA7A2

#A3AEA2

Monochromatic

#555D62

#79848B

#A3AAAF

#CBCFD2

#F1F2F3

Rectangle

#A3AAAF

#A7A2AE

#AEA7A2

#A9AEA2

Compound

#A3AAAF

#A2A3AE

#AEA7A2

#AEADA2

Variations

Lighter

#B5BABE

#C8CBCE

#DFE1E2

Darker

#7E888F

#555E64

#32373A

Saturation

#A6A9AA

#A2A9AE

#7AB0D7

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A3AAAF

#A6A8B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A3AAAF

#A9A9AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A3AAAF

#A3ABAA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Shadow 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

#BAAC9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A3AAAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7B1C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#AB8A73

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: #A3AAAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #A3AAAF;

CSS Variable

--color-shadow: #A3AAAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shadow': '#A3AAAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A3AAAF] text-[#A3AAAF]

SCSS

$shadow: #A3AAAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A3AAAF?

#A3AAAF is Shadow, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A3AAAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shadow?

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

What colors pair well with Shadow?

Shadow 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 Shadow?

You can download Shadow 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 Shadow?

The hex code is #A3AAAF. In RGB it's 163, 170, 175, and in HSL it's 205°, 7%, 66%.

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