GREYS

Espresso Martini

#A5A394

RGB 165, 163, 148 · HSL 53°, 9%, 61% · CMYK 0, 1, 10, 35

Espresso Martini is #A5A394 in HEX — rgb(165, 163, 148), hsl(53°, 9%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 35%).

Espresso Martini pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 53°, 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#A5A394

RGB165, 163, 148

HSL53°, 9%, 61%

HSV53°, 10%, 65%

CMYK0, 1, 10, 35

Decimal10855316

CSS RGBrgb(165, 163, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 9%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Espresso Martini N210-4

Exact match

Colorhouse

Nourish .03 Nourish-03

ΔE 1.1 · #A5A392

Dulux

Amazing Boulder S17A3

ΔE 1.3 · #A9A697

Valspar

Tornado Watch 6002-2A

ΔE 1.4 · #A5A194

Farrow & Ball

Pigeon 25

ΔE 1.6 · #A1A093

Sherwin-Williams

Downing Stone SW2821

ΔE 1.7 · #A6A397

Benjamin Moore

Rockport HC-105

ΔE 1.9 · #A9A396

PPG

Smoky Slate 1028-4

ΔE 2.1 · #A1A18F

Vista Paint

Silverado Ranch C-420

ΔE 2.3 · #A6A89A

Hallman-Lindsay

Silverado Ranch 421

ΔE 2.3 · #A7A89B

Kilz

Greyswood TB-16

ΔE 2.7 · #A49D8F

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 3.9 · #A7A58F

Dunn-Edwards

Meadowood DEC777

ΔE 4 · #9DA28E

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 6.2 · #969992

Dutch Boy

Smoky Gray VS-9305

ΔE 6.5 · #95958D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.7 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A5A394

#9395A5

Analogous

#A59993

#A5A394

#9EA593

Triadic

#A5A394

#93A5A2

#A293A5

Split-Complementary

#A5A394

#939EA5

#9993A5

Tetradic

#A5A394

#93A599

#9395A5

#A5939E

Monochromatic

#565548

#807D6B

#A5A394

#C7C6BC

#EAEAE6

Rectangle

#A5A394

#95A593

#9395A5

#A293A5

Compound

#A5A394

#9EA593

#9395A5

#9993A5

Variations

Lighter

#B7B5A8

#C8C7BF

#DEDEDA

Darker

#888571

#5E5C4D

#37362D

Saturation

#9E9E99

#A5A293

#D2C565

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5A394

#A6A295

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5A394

#A3A396

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5A394

#A6A1A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Espresso Martini 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

#BBA78A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5A394

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8ACAE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#666DA3

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: #A5A394;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5A394;

CSS Variable

--color-espresso-martini: #A5A394;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'espresso-martini': '#A5A394' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5A394] text-[#A5A394]

SCSS

$espresso-martini: #A5A394;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5A394?

#A5A394 is Espresso Martini, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A5A394 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Espresso Martini?

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

What colors pair well with Espresso Martini?

Espresso Martini 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 Espresso Martini?

You can download Espresso Martini 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 Espresso Martini?

The hex code is #A5A394. In RGB it's 165, 163, 148, and in HSL it's 53°, 9%, 61%.

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