GREYS

Limestone Green

#A5AF9D

RGB 165, 175, 157 · HSL 93°, 10%, 65% · CMYK 6, 0, 10, 31

Limestone Green is #A5AF9D in HEX — rgb(165, 175, 157), hsl(93°, 10%, 65%), cmyk(6%, 0%, 10%, 31%).

Limestone Green pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 93°, 10%, 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#A5AF9D

RGB165, 175, 157

HSL93°, 10%, 65%

HSV93°, 10%, 69%

CMYK6, 0, 10, 31

Decimal10858397

CSS RGBrgb(165, 175, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(93, 10%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tranquil Green S22A3

ΔE 1.2 · #A5AE9E

Valspar

Favourite Jade 5004-3C

ΔE 1.8 · #A2B0A0

Vista Paint

Song of Nature K-892

ΔE 2.1 · #ABB09E

Sherwin-Williams

Cascade Green SW0066

ΔE 2.2 · #ACB19F

Benjamin Moore

Flora AF-470

ΔE 2.3 · #A4AD9F

PPG

Gargoyle 1127-4

ΔE 2.3 · #ABB39E

Hallman-Lindsay

Fair Maiden 456

ΔE 2.9 · #A5B3A5

Behr

Green Balsam PPU11-15

ΔE 3.2 · #9FAC9F

Kilz

Summer Haven TB-75

ΔE 3.2 · #A3AB94

Dunn-Edwards

Graceful Green DE6284

ΔE 3.4 · #ACB7A8

Colorhouse

Water .06 Water-06

ΔE 4.4 · #9EAEA3

Farrow & Ball

Blue Gray 91

ΔE 4.7 · #B4B4A3

IKEA

IKEA179 179

ΔE 5.7 · #B6BBAD

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 7.7 · #B6B2A9

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 8.5 · #B8B799

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#A5AF9D

#A79DAF

Analogous

#AEAF9D

#A5AF9D

#9DAF9E

Triadic

#A5AF9D

#9DA5AF

#AF9DA5

Split-Complementary

#A5AF9D

#9E9DAF

#AF9DAE

Tetradic

#A5AF9D

#9DAEAF

#A79DAF

#AF9E9D

Monochromatic

#586250

#7E8C73

#A5AF9D

#CBD1C7

#F2F4F1

Rectangle

#A5AF9D

#9DAFA7

#A79DAF

#AF9DA5

Compound

#A5AF9D

#9DAF9E

#A79DAF

#AF9DAE

Variations

Lighter

#B7BFB0

#C9CEC5

#E0E2DE

Darker

#839178

#5A6551

#343B2F

Saturation

#A5A8A3

#A5AF9D

#A1D775

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A5AF9D

#ADAA9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A5AF9D

#ADAD9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A5AF9D

#A7ACAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Limestone Green 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

#BBB091

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A5AF9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A8B5B5

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.

#9070A9

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: #A5AF9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A5AF9D;

CSS Variable

--color-limestone-green: #A5AF9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'limestone-green': '#A5AF9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A5AF9D] text-[#A5AF9D]

SCSS

$limestone-green: #A5AF9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A5AF9D?

#A5AF9D is Limestone Green, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A5AF9D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Limestone Green?

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

What colors pair well with Limestone Green?

Limestone Green 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 Limestone Green?

You can download Limestone Green 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 Limestone Green?

The hex code is #A5AF9D. In RGB it's 165, 175, 157, and in HSL it's 93°, 10%, 65%.

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