GREYS

Gallant Steed

#A4A1A1

RGB 164, 161, 161 · HSL 0°, 2%, 64% · CMYK 0, 2, 2, 36

Gallant Steed is #A4A1A1 in HEX — rgb(164, 161, 161), hsl(0°, 2%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 36%).

Gallant Steed pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 0°, 2%, 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#A4A1A1

RGB164, 161, 161

HSL0°, 2%, 64%

HSV0°, 2%, 64%

CMYK0, 2, 2, 36

Decimal10789281

CSS RGBrgb(164, 161, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 2%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gallant Steed SN4D6

Exact match

PPG

Equilibrium 1003-4

ΔE 1 · #A49F9F

Benjamin Moore

Sterling 1461

ΔE 1.1 · #A19F9E

Vista Paint

Diamond Heights K-819

ΔE 1.3 · #A1A1A0

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 1.7 · #A5A5A5

Behr

Gateway Gray MQ6-22

ΔE 1.9 · #9E9E9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Techile 533

ΔE 1.9 · #9FA1A1

Sherwin-Williams

Quest Gray SW7080

ΔE 2.7 · #ADA5A5

Kilz

Pigeon Gray LA250-02

ΔE 2.7 · #A09B9E

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 3 · #A2A29D

Valspar

Stone Mason Gray 4008-1C

ΔE 3.2 · #9A9E9D

Dunn-Edwards

Baby Seal DE6361

ΔE 3.3 · #A1A5A8

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 3.9 · #9AA1A0

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 5.4 · #9FA198

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 6.8 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.6 · #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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A4A1A1

#A1A5A5

Analogous

#A5A1A3

#A4A1A1

#A5A3A1

Triadic

#A4A1A1

#A1A5A1

#A1A1A5

Split-Complementary

#A4A1A1

#A1A5A3

#A1A3A5

Tetradic

#A4A1A1

#A3A5A1

#A1A5A5

#A3A1A5

Monochromatic

#585555

#7F7A7A

#A4A1A1

#CBC8C8

#F0EFEF

Rectangle

#A4A1A1

#A5A5A1

#A1A5A5

#A1A1A5

Compound

#A4A1A1

#A5A3A1

#A1A5A5

#A1A3A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7B4B4

#C9C7C7

#DFDEDE

Darker

#858080

#5C5858

#353333

Saturation

#A4A3A3

#A5A1A1

#D27474

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

2.56:1

Fail

vs Black

8.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4A1A1

#A2A2A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4A1A1

#A2A2A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4A1A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gallant Steed 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

#BAA594

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4A1A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8AAB8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#6EA8A8

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: #A4A1A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4A1A1;

CSS Variable

--color-gallant-steed: #A4A1A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gallant-steed': '#A4A1A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4A1A1] text-[#A4A1A1]

SCSS

$gallant-steed: #A4A1A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4A1A1?

#A4A1A1 is Gallant Steed, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A4A1A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gallant Steed?

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

What colors pair well with Gallant Steed?

Gallant Steed 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 Gallant Steed?

You can download Gallant Steed 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 Gallant Steed?

The hex code is #A4A1A1. In RGB it's 164, 161, 161, and in HSL it's 0°, 2%, 64%.

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