GREYS

Slate

#A4A9A9

RGB 164, 169, 169 · HSL 180°, 3%, 65% · CMYK 3, 0, 0, 34

Slate is #A4A9A9 in HEX — rgb(164, 169, 169), hsl(180°, 3%, 65%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 34%).

Slate pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 3%, 65%. 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#A4A9A9

RGB164, 169, 169

HSL180°, 3%, 65%

HSV180°, 3%, 66%

CMYK3, 0, 0, 34

Decimal10791337

CSS RGBrgb(164, 169, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 3%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Slate CW-700

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Gris SW7659

ΔE 0.7 · #A5A9A8

Dulux

Kingston Half NZ9C5

ΔE 1.8 · #A9AAAB

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 1.8 · #A9AAAB

PPG

Stepping Stone 1010-4

ΔE 1.9 · #A4A7A4

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 1.9 · #A1ABAB

Vista Paint

Titanic Grey K-828

ΔE 2 · #A1A4A3

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 2.2 · #A5A5A5

Kilz

Soft Steel RL110

ΔE 2.4 · #ACACAC

Behr

Cathedral Grey UL260-7

ΔE 2.7 · #AAA8A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Techile 533

ΔE 3 · #9FA1A1

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 3.3 · #9AA1A0

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

ΔE 3.3 · #ADB1B3

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 4.1 · #A2A29D

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.7 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.8 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A4A9A9

#A8A3A3

Analogous

#A3A8A6

#A4A9A9

#A3A6A8

Triadic

#A4A9A9

#A8A3A8

#A8A8A3

Split-Complementary

#A4A9A9

#A8A3A6

#A8A6A3

Tetradic

#A4A9A9

#A6A3A8

#A8A3A3

#A6A8A3

Monochromatic

#575C5C

#7C8383

#A4A9A9

#CACECE

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#A4A9A9

#A3A3A8

#A8A3A3

#A8A8A3

Compound

#A4A9A9

#A3A6A8

#A8A3A3

#A8A6A3

Variations

Lighter

#B5BABA

#C8CBCB

#DFE0E0

Darker

#818888

#585E5E

#333737

Saturation

#A5A7A7

#A3A8A8

#78D4D4

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A4A9A9

#A7A7AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A4A9A9

#A8A8A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A4A9A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Slate 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

#BAAB9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A4A9A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B0BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#A97070

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: #A4A9A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A4A9A9;

CSS Variable

--color-slate: #A4A9A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slate': '#A4A9A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A4A9A9] text-[#A4A9A9]

SCSS

$slate: #A4A9A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4A9A9?

#A4A9A9 is Slate, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A4A9A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Slate?

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

What colors pair well with Slate?

Slate 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 Slate?

You can download Slate 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 Slate?

The hex code is #A4A9A9. In RGB it's 164, 169, 169, and in HSL it's 180°, 3%, 65%.

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