GREYS

Gustav

#A49691

RGB 164, 150, 145 · HSL 16°, 9%, 61% · CMYK 0, 9, 12, 36

Gustav is #A49691 in HEX — rgb(164, 150, 145), hsl(16°, 9%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 12%, 36%).

Gustav pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 16°, 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#A49691

RGB164, 150, 145

HSL16°, 9%, 61%

HSV16°, 12%, 64%

CMYK0, 9, 12, 36

Decimal10786449

CSS RGBrgb(164, 150, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 9%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wet Clay S08B4

ΔE 0.5 · #A49590

Dunn-Edwards

Twilight Taupe DE6060

ΔE 1.1 · #A79994

PPG

Heliotrope 1015-5

ΔE 1.5 · #A49491

Valspar

Channel Seal Gray 1001-9C

ΔE 1.6 · #9F938F

Vista Paint

Gypsum Gap K-1172

ΔE 2.3 · #A99C96

Behr

Smoked Mauve PPU17-12

ΔE 2.4 · #A89C98

Sherwin-Williams

Armadillo SW9160

ΔE 2.6 · #9E9089

Kilz

Historic Monument RK260

ΔE 2.8 · #A39B96

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 3.2 · #9E9893

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 3.2 · #9F9389

Benjamin Moore

Gothic CSP-80

ΔE 3.9 · #9E978D

Dutch Boy

Camel's Hump DCP-0219

ΔE 4.7 · #989187

Hallman-Lindsay

Sparrow 554

ΔE 4.8 · #999494

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 6.3 · #9C9C9C

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 7.2 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A49691

#93A0A5

Analogous

#A59397

#A49691

#A5A093

Triadic

#A49691

#93A597

#9793A5

Split-Complementary

#A49691

#93A5A0

#9397A5

Tetradic

#A49691

#97A593

#93A0A5

#A093A5

Monochromatic

#564C48

#80706B

#A49691

#C7BFBC

#EAE7E6

Rectangle

#A49691

#A0A593

#93A0A5

#9793A5

Compound

#A49691

#A5A093

#93A0A5

#9397A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7ACA8

#C8C1BF

#DEDBDA

Darker

#887771

#5E524D

#372F2D

Saturation

#9E9A99

#A59793

#D28265

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A49691

#9D9B91

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A49691

#989892

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A49691

#A49697

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gustav 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

#BA9D88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A49691

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8A2AC

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.

#6693A3

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: #A49691;

CSS — background

background-color: #A49691;

CSS Variable

--color-gustav: #A49691;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gustav': '#A49691' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A49691] text-[#A49691]

SCSS

$gustav: #A49691;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A49691?

#A49691 is Gustav, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A49691 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gustav?

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

What colors pair well with Gustav?

Gustav 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 Gustav?

You can download Gustav 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 Gustav?

The hex code is #A49691. In RGB it's 164, 150, 145, and in HSL it's 16°, 9%, 61%.

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