GREYS

Diplomatic Grey

#A89F94

RGB 168, 159, 148 · HSL 33°, 10%, 62% · CMYK 0, 5, 12, 34

Diplomatic Grey is #A89F94 in HEX — rgb(168, 159, 148), hsl(33°, 10%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 34%).

Diplomatic Grey pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 33°, 10%, 62%. 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#A89F94

RGB168, 159, 148

HSL33°, 10%, 62%

HSV33°, 12%, 66%

CMYK0, 5, 12, 34

Decimal11050900

CSS RGBrgb(168, 159, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 10%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Diplomatic Grey SN3F7

Exact match

Kilz

Mocha Mousse LL190

ΔE 0.4 · #A99F94

Hallman-Lindsay

Drifting Sand 218

ΔE 0.6 · #A89F93

Benjamin Moore

River 1552

ΔE 1 · #A7A094

Vista Paint

Wild Mushroom K-955

ΔE 1 · #A8A196

Sherwin-Williams

Fawn Brindle SW7640

ΔE 1 · #A7A094

Behr

Abbey Stone MQ2-56

ΔE 1.1 · #ABA096

PPG

Simmering Smoke 1019-4

ΔE 1.2 · #A99F96

Valspar

Aspen Gray 6004-2A

ΔE 2 · #A29D93

Farrow & Ball

Pigeon 25

ΔE 3.4 · #A1A093

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 3.7 · #9D978A

Dunn-Edwards

Twilight Taupe DE6060

ΔE 4.2 · #A79994

Colorhouse

Nourish .03 Nourish-03

ΔE 4.3 · #A5A392

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.1 · #B6A39C

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 6.1 · #969992

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.4 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A89F94

#949DA8

Analogous

#A89594

#A89F94

#A7A894

Triadic

#A89F94

#94A89F

#9F94A8

Split-Complementary

#A89F94

#94A7A8

#9594A8

Tetradic

#A89F94

#94A895

#949DA8

#A894A7

Monochromatic

#5A5249

#84796C

#A89F94

#CAC5BE

#EDEBE9

Rectangle

#A89F94

#9DA894

#949DA8

#9F94A8

Compound

#A89F94

#A7A894

#949DA8

#9594A8

Variations

Lighter

#B9B2AA

#CAC5C0

#DFDDDB

Darker

#8C8071

#61584D

#38332D

Saturation

#A19E9B

#A89F94

#D3A369

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A89F94

#A4A195

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A89F94

#A1A195

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A89F94

#A99D9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Diplomatic Grey 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

#BDA48A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A89F94

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA9AE

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.

#6883A5

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: #A89F94;

CSS — background

background-color: #A89F94;

CSS Variable

--color-diplomatic-grey: #A89F94;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'diplomatic-grey': '#A89F94' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A89F94] text-[#A89F94]

SCSS

$diplomatic-grey: #A89F94;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A89F94?

#A89F94 is Diplomatic Grey, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A89F94 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Diplomatic Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Diplomatic Grey?

Diplomatic Grey 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 Diplomatic Grey?

You can download Diplomatic Grey 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 Diplomatic Grey?

The hex code is #A89F94. In RGB it's 168, 159, 148, and in HSL it's 33°, 10%, 62%.

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