GREYS

Grainger

#A4A0A6

RGB 164, 160, 166 · HSL 280°, 3%, 64% · CMYK 1, 4, 0, 35

Grainger is #A4A0A6 in HEX — rgb(164, 160, 166), hsl(280°, 3%, 64%), cmyk(1%, 4%, 0%, 35%).

Grainger pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 280°, 3%, 64%. 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#A4A0A6

RGB164, 160, 166

HSL280°, 3%, 64%

HSV280°, 4%, 65%

CMYK1, 4, 0, 35

Decimal10789030

CSS RGBrgb(164, 160, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 3%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grainger SG6B3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Mysterious Mauve SW6262

ΔE 1.1 · #A6A3A9

Vista Paint

Heather Harmony K-772

ΔE 1.4 · #A3A1A5

Kilz

Disco Ball RB250-01

ΔE 1.9 · #A9A5AA

PPG

Amethyst Haze 13-23

ΔE 2.7 · #A0A0AA

Benjamin Moore

Wisteria AF-585

ΔE 3 · #9D9DA7

Dunn-Edwards

Gray Wolf DE6354

ΔE 3.1 · #9CA0A6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 3.4 · #9DA1AA

Behr

Masterpiece MQ5-8

ΔE 3.5 · #9D9EA9

Valspar

Drizzling Mist 4006-1C

ΔE 3.7 · #9BA0A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Seal 519

ΔE 4.1 · #9DA3AC

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 5.8 · #9AA1A0

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.2 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 6.3 · #A2A29D

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 6.9 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A4A0A6

#A2A6A0

Analogous

#A1A0A6

#A4A0A6

#A6A0A5

Triadic

#A4A0A6

#A6A4A0

#A0A6A4

Split-Complementary

#A4A0A6

#A5A6A0

#A0A6A1

Tetradic

#A4A0A6

#A6A1A0

#A2A6A0

#A0A5A6

Monochromatic

#585459

#7E7981

#A4A0A6

#CAC8CB

#F0EFF0

Rectangle

#A4A0A6

#A6A0A2

#A2A6A0

#A0A6A4

Compound

#A4A0A6

#A6A0A5

#A2A6A0

#A0A6A1

Variations

Lighter

#B6B3B8

#C8C7C9

#DFDEE0

Darker

#847F86

#5B575D

#353236

Saturation

#A3A2A4

#A4A0A6

#B374D2

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4A0A6

#A1A2A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4A0A6

#A1A1A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4A0A6

#A3A1A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grainger 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

#BAA598

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4A0A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8AABC

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.

#81A86E

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: #A4A0A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4A0A6;

CSS Variable

--color-grainger: #A4A0A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grainger': '#A4A0A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4A0A6] text-[#A4A0A6]

SCSS

$grainger: #A4A0A6;

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#A09E9D · ΔE 4.1

Pewter

#979C9F · ΔE 4.4

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#A2A9AE · ΔE 4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4A0A6?

#A4A0A6 is Grainger, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A4A0A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grainger?

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

What colors pair well with Grainger?

Grainger 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 Grainger?

You can download Grainger 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 Grainger?

The hex code is #A4A0A6. In RGB it's 164, 160, 166, and in HSL it's 280°, 3%, 64%.

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