GREYS

Fig Preserves

#A7989E

RGB 167, 152, 158 · HSL 336°, 8%, 63% · CMYK 0, 9, 5, 35

Fig Preserves is #A7989E in HEX — rgb(167, 152, 158), hsl(336°, 8%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 5%, 35%).

Fig Preserves pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 336°, 8%, 63%. 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#A7989E

RGB167, 152, 158

HSL336°, 8%, 63%

HSV336°, 9%, 65%

CMYK0, 9, 5, 35

Decimal10983582

CSS RGBrgb(167, 152, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 8%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sweet Shadows 1001-7C

ΔE 0.6 · #A5979D

Dulux

Lavender Lily S48B3

ΔE 0.9 · #A5969D

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 1447

ΔE 1.3 · #A4959A

Behr

Heather Plume PPU17-13

ΔE 1.4 · #A3959A

PPG

Coffee Custard 1047-5

ΔE 3 · #AB9B9C

Vista Paint

Lida Rose K-755

ΔE 3.5 · #A495A1

Sherwin-Williams

Autumn Orchid SW9157

ΔE 3.8 · #9D9093

Kilz

Pigeon Gray LA250-02

ΔE 4.2 · #A09B9E

Dunn-Edwards

Ashen Plum DE6396

ΔE 4.4 · #9B9092

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Heather 1303

ΔE 5.4 · #9E909E

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 6.7 · #9C9C9C

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 7.1 · #9E9893

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.4 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 8.7 · #A2A29D

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 8.9 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A7989E

#99A8A2

Analogous

#A899A7

#A7989E

#A89B99

Triadic

#A7989E

#9FA899

#999FA8

Split-Complementary

#A7989E

#99A89B

#99A7A8

Tetradic

#A7989E

#A7A899

#99A8A2

#9B99A8

Monochromatic

#5B4D53

#847178

#A7989E

#CBC2C6

#EFECED

Rectangle

#A7989E

#A8A299

#99A8A2

#999FA8

Compound

#A7989E

#A89B99

#99A8A2

#99A7A8

Variations

Lighter

#BAADB2

#CAC3C6

#E0DCDE

Darker

#8B767E

#605157

#382F32

Saturation

#A39EA0

#A8999F

#D46E96

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

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7989E

#9E9E9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7989E

#9B9B9D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7989E

#A69999

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Fig Preserves 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

#BD9F92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7989E

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAA4B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#6BA68E

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: #A7989E;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7989E;

CSS Variable

--color-fig-preserves: #A7989E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fig-preserves': '#A7989E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7989E] text-[#A7989E]

SCSS

$fig-preserves: #A7989E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7989E?

#A7989E is Fig Preserves, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A7989E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fig Preserves?

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

What colors pair well with Fig Preserves?

Fig Preserves 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 Fig Preserves?

You can download Fig Preserves 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 Fig Preserves?

The hex code is #A7989E. In RGB it's 167, 152, 158, and in HSL it's 336°, 8%, 63%.

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