GREYS

Luberon

#A49191

RGB 164, 145, 145 · HSL 0°, 9%, 61% · CMYK 0, 12, 12, 36

Luberon is #A49191 in HEX — rgb(164, 145, 145), hsl(0°, 9%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 12%, 36%).

Luberon pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 0°, 9%, 61%. 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#A49191

RGB164, 145, 145

HSL0°, 9%, 61%

HSV0°, 12%, 64%

CMYK0, 12, 12, 36

Decimal10785169

CSS RGBrgb(164, 145, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 9%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Luberon K-1163

Exact match

Behr

Tribeca MQ1-40

ΔE 1.9 · #A18F8C

Dulux

Soft Lilac S05B4

ΔE 2 · #A09292

PPG

Heliotrope 1015-5

ΔE 2.2 · #A49491

Dunn-Edwards

Monsoon DE6039

ΔE 2.2 · #A49593

Sherwin-Williams

Coquina SW9158

ΔE 2.2 · #9D8D8E

Valspar

Lilac Gray 1003-9C

ΔE 2.5 · #9C8C8B

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 2115-40

ΔE 2.6 · #A29296

Kilz

Forlorn RL200

ΔE 5.5 · #938A88

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 5.6 · #999494

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 6 · #9E9893

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 6.1 · #9F9389

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 7.4 · #989187

RAL

Telegrey 1 7045

ΔE 7.8 · #909090

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 8.4 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A49191

#93A5A5

Analogous

#A5939C

#A49191

#A59C93

Triadic

#A49191

#93A593

#9393A5

Split-Complementary

#A49191

#93A59C

#939CA5

Tetradic

#A49191

#9CA593

#93A5A5

#9C93A5

Monochromatic

#564848

#806B6B

#A49191

#C7BCBC

#EAE6E6

Rectangle

#A49191

#A5A593

#93A5A5

#9393A5

Compound

#A49191

#A59C93

#93A5A5

#939CA5

Variations

Lighter

#B7A8A8

#C8BFBF

#DEDADA

Darker

#887171

#5E4D4D

#372D2D

Saturation

#9E9999

#A59393

#D26565

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

2.98:1

Fail

vs Black

7.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A49191

#9A9891

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A49191

#949491

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A49191

#A39192

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Luberon 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

#BA9988

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A49191

Daylight 5500K

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

#A89EAC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#66A3A3

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: #A49191;

CSS — background

background-color: #A49191;

CSS Variable

--color-luberon: #A49191;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'luberon': '#A49191' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A49191] text-[#A49191]

SCSS

$luberon: #A49191;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A49191?

#A49191 is Luberon, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A49191 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Luberon?

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

What colors pair well with Luberon?

Luberon 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 Luberon?

You can download Luberon 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 Luberon?

The hex code is #A49191. In RGB it's 164, 145, 145, and in HSL it's 0°, 9%, 61%.

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