GREYS

Sabre

#A5A89F

RGB 165, 168, 159 · HSL 80°, 5%, 64% · CMYK 2, 0, 5, 34

Sabre is #A5A89F in HEX — rgb(165, 168, 159), hsl(80°, 5%, 64%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 5%, 34%).

Sabre pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 80°, 5%, 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#A5A89F

RGB165, 168, 159

HSL80°, 5%, 64%

HSV80°, 5%, 66%

CMYK2, 0, 5, 34

Decimal10856607

CSS RGBrgb(165, 168, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 5%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sabre 1482

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Unusual Gray SW7059

ΔE 1.2 · #A3A7A0

Dulux

Pozieres SG5F3

ΔE 1.7 · #A1A59A

Valspar

Wet Pavement 5006-2A

ΔE 1.7 · #A6A69F

Vista Paint

Ashford K-924

ΔE 2 · #A9A79D

Hallman-Lindsay

Silverado Ranch 421

ΔE 2.3 · #A7A89B

Behr

Garden Promenade HDC-AC-18

ΔE 2.4 · #A5AA9D

PPG

Hot Stone 1007-4

ΔE 2.4 · #ABA89E

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 2.6 · #9FA198

Kilz

Simply Neutral RK230

ΔE 2.7 · #AEACA3

Dunn-Edwards

Casting Shadow DE6291

ΔE 3 · #9DA7A0

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 3.1 · #A2A29D

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 3.9 · #9A9E95

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5 · #B6B2A9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 5.1 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.6 · #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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A5A89F

#A29FA8

Analogous

#A8A69F

#A5A89F

#A0A89F

Triadic

#A5A89F

#9FA5A8

#A89FA5

Split-Complementary

#A5A89F

#9FA0A8

#A69FA8

Tetradic

#A5A89F

#9FA8A6

#A29FA8

#A89FA0

Monochromatic

#585B52

#7F8377

#A5A89F

#CACCC7

#F0F0EF

Rectangle

#A5A89F

#9FA8A2

#A29FA8

#A89FA5

Compound

#A5A89F

#A0A89F

#A29FA8

#A69FA8

Variations

Lighter

#B7B9B2

#C9CAC6

#DFE0DE

Darker

#85897C

#5B5F55

#353731

Saturation

#A4A5A2

#A5A89F

#B3D373

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5A89F

#A8A6A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5A89F

#A7A7A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5A89F

#A6A7A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Sabre 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

#BBAB92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5A89F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B0B7

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.

#816EA8

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: #A5A89F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5A89F;

CSS Variable

--color-sabre: #A5A89F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sabre': '#A5A89F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5A89F] text-[#A5A89F]

SCSS

$sabre: #A5A89F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5A89F?

#A5A89F is Sabre, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A5A89F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sabre?

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

What colors pair well with Sabre?

Sabre 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 Sabre?

You can download Sabre 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 Sabre?

The hex code is #A5A89F. In RGB it's 165, 168, 159, and in HSL it's 80°, 5%, 64%.

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