GREYS

Charm

#A89DB0

RGB 168, 157, 176 · HSL 275°, 11%, 65% · CMYK 5, 11, 0, 31

Charm is #A89DB0 in HEX — rgb(168, 157, 176), hsl(275°, 11%, 65%), cmyk(5%, 11%, 0%, 31%).

Charm pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 275°, 11%, 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#A89DB0

RGB168, 157, 176

HSL275°, 11%, 65%

HSV275°, 11%, 69%

CMYK5, 11, 0, 31

Decimal11050416

CSS RGBrgb(168, 157, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(275, 11%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Charm PPU16-12

Exact match

Dulux

Grape Ade S44C3

ΔE 0.8 · #A99FB2

Valspar

Native Lilac 4001-4A

ΔE 2.2 · #AB9CAC

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 2.5 · #B0A3B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 2.6 · #A698A8

Benjamin Moore

Iris 1383

ΔE 3 · #AB99AE

Vista Paint

Italian Iris K-11

ΔE 3 · #B0A4B9

PPG

Purple Surf 1173-5

ΔE 3.9 · #9B95A9

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 4.3 · #B19BB0

Kilz

Fortnight Lily RA270-02

ΔE 4.9 · #A49FBA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 7.9 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 8.5 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 10.1 · #8B859D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.3 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 12.5 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 13.3 · #8B8A8C

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A89DB0

#A4B09C

Analogous

#9E9CB0

#A89DB0

#B09CAE

Triadic

#A89DB0

#B0A79C

#9CB0A7

Split-Complementary

#A89DB0

#AEB09C

#9CB09E

Tetradic

#A89DB0

#B09E9C

#A4B09C

#9CAEB0

Monochromatic

#5B4F63

#82718E

#A89DB0

#CDC6D2

#F2F1F4

Rectangle

#A89DB0

#B09CA4

#A4B09C

#9CB0A7

Compound

#A89DB0

#B09CAE

#A4B09C

#9CB09E

Variations

Lighter

#B9B0BF

#CAC4CE

#E0DDE2

Darker

#877693

#5D5066

#362E3C

Saturation

#A6A3A9

#A79CB0

#AE74D7

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

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A89DB0

#9FA3B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A89DB0

#9F9FAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A89DB0

#A6A09F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Charm 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

#BDA29F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A89DB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA7C3

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.

#88A970

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: #A89DB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #A89DB0;

CSS Variable

--color-charm: #A89DB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'charm': '#A89DB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A89DB0] text-[#A89DB0]

SCSS

$charm: #A89DB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A89DB0?

#A89DB0 is Charm, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A89DB0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Charm?

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

What colors pair well with Charm?

Charm 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 Charm?

You can download Charm 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 Charm?

The hex code is #A89DB0. In RGB it's 168, 157, 176, and in HSL it's 275°, 11%, 65%.

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