GREYS

Ghostly

#A7A09F

RGB 167, 160, 159 · HSL 7°, 4%, 64% · CMYK 0, 4, 5, 35

Ghostly is #A7A09F in HEX — rgb(167, 160, 159), hsl(7°, 4%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 35%).

Ghostly pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 7°, 4%, 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#A7A09F

RGB167, 160, 159

HSL7°, 4%, 64%

HSV7°, 5%, 65%

CMYK0, 4, 5, 35

Decimal10985631

CSS RGBrgb(167, 160, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 4%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ghostly S05A3

Exact match

PPG

Equilibrium 1003-4

ΔE 1.1 · #A49F9F

Benjamin Moore

Fusion AF-675

ΔE 1.8 · #A6A3A1

Sherwin-Williams

Quest Gray SW7080

ΔE 2.1 · #ADA5A5

Behr

Coffee With Cream N170-4

ΔE 2.3 · #AA9F9B

Vista Paint

Diamond Heights K-819

ΔE 2.7 · #A1A1A0

Kilz

Historic Monument RK260

ΔE 3 · #A39B96

Hallman-Lindsay

Jet Gray 548

ΔE 3 · #9D9A9A

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 3.1 · #A5A5A5

Dunn-Edwards

Smoky Mountain DE6388

ΔE 3.2 · #AFA8A9

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 3.5 · #A2A29D

Valspar

Hazy Stratus 4004-1C

ΔE 3.8 · #A6A6A1

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 3.9 · #9E9893

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 5.7 · #9FA198

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.2 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.6 · #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

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A7A09F

#A0A6A7

Analogous

#A7A0A2

#A7A09F

#A7A4A0

Triadic

#A7A09F

#A0A7A0

#A0A0A7

Split-Complementary

#A7A09F

#A0A7A4

#A0A2A7

Tetradic

#A7A09F

#A2A7A0

#A0A6A7

#A4A0A7

Monochromatic

#5A5453

#827978

#A7A09F

#CCC8C7

#F0EFEF

Rectangle

#A7A09F

#A6A7A0

#A0A6A7

#A0A0A7

Compound

#A7A09F

#A7A4A0

#A0A6A7

#A0A2A7

Variations

Lighter

#B8B3B3

#CAC6C6

#E0DEDE

Darker

#887F7D

#5E5756

#373232

Saturation

#A4A2A2

#A7A0A0

#D37F73

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A7A09F

#A3A2A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7A09F

#A1A19F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7A09F

#A7A0A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ghostly 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

#BDA592

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7A09F

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAAAB7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#6EA1A8

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: #A7A09F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7A09F;

CSS Variable

--color-ghostly: #A7A09F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ghostly': '#A7A09F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7A09F] text-[#A7A09F]

SCSS

$ghostly: #A7A09F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7A09F?

#A7A09F is Ghostly, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A7A09F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ghostly?

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

What colors pair well with Ghostly?

Ghostly 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 Ghostly?

You can download Ghostly 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 Ghostly?

The hex code is #A7A09F. In RGB it's 167, 160, 159, and in HSL it's 7°, 4%, 64%.

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