GREYS

Romantic Holiday

#A497A1

RGB 164, 151, 161 · HSL 314°, 7%, 62% · CMYK 0, 8, 2, 36

Romantic Holiday is #A497A1 in HEX — rgb(164, 151, 161), hsl(314°, 7%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 2%, 36%).

Romantic Holiday pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 314°, 7%, 62%. 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#A497A1

RGB164, 151, 161

HSL314°, 7%, 62%

HSV314°, 8%, 64%

CMYK0, 8, 2, 36

Decimal10786721

CSS RGBrgb(164, 151, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 7%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mystique S47B3

ΔE 1.2 · #A598A0

Vista Paint

Lida Rose K-755

ΔE 1.5 · #A495A1

Valspar

Sweet Shadows 1001-7C

ΔE 2.3 · #A5979D

Behr

Heirloom Orchid 110F-4

ΔE 2.6 · #A99CA9

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 1447

ΔE 3 · #A4959A

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Heather 1303

ΔE 3.4 · #9E909E

Sherwin-Williams

Ash Violet SW6549

ΔE 3.8 · #A29BAA

Kilz

Pigeon Gray LA250-02

ΔE 5 · #A09B9E

PPG

Coffee Custard 1047-5

ΔE 5.4 · #AB9B9C

Dunn-Edwards

Ashen Plum DE6396

ΔE 5.4 · #9B9092

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 6.9 · #9DA1AA

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 8.8 · #9E9893

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 8.9 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 8.9 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.1 · #889099

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 9.6 · #A6ACB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A497A1

#97A59A

Analogous

#A197A5

#A497A1

#A5979B

Triadic

#A497A1

#A2A597

#97A2A5

Split-Complementary

#A497A1

#9BA597

#97A5A1

Tetradic

#A497A1

#A5A197

#97A59A

#979BA5

Monochromatic

#574C55

#806F7C

#A497A1

#C8C0C7

#ECE9EB

Rectangle

#A497A1

#A59A97

#97A59A

#97A2A5

Compound

#A497A1

#A5979B

#97A59A

#97A5A1

Variations

Lighter

#B7ACB4

#C8C1C7

#DFDBDE

Darker

#887583

#5E505B

#372F35

Saturation

#A09C9F

#A597A2

#D26ABA

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A497A1

#9B9CA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A497A1

#9999A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A497A1

#A39998

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Romantic Holiday 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

#BA9E94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A497A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8A3B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#68A576

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: #A497A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A497A1;

CSS Variable

--color-romantic-holiday: #A497A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'romantic-holiday': '#A497A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A497A1] text-[#A497A1]

SCSS

$romantic-holiday: #A497A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A497A1?

#A497A1 is Romantic Holiday, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A497A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Romantic Holiday?

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

What colors pair well with Romantic Holiday?

Romantic Holiday 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 Romantic Holiday?

You can download Romantic Holiday 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 Romantic Holiday?

The hex code is #A497A1. In RGB it's 164, 151, 161, and in HSL it's 314°, 7%, 62%.

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