GREYS

Silver Grey

#A8A8A4

RGB 168, 168, 164 · HSL 60°, 2%, 65% · CMYK 0, 0, 2, 34

Silver Grey is #A8A8A4 in HEX — rgb(168, 168, 164), hsl(60°, 2%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 2%, 34%).

Silver Grey pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 60°, 2%, 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#A8A8A4

RGB168, 168, 164

HSL60°, 2%, 65%

HSV60°, 2%, 66%

CMYK0, 0, 2, 34

Decimal11053220

CSS RGBrgb(168, 168, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 2%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ellie Gray SW7650

ΔE 0.8 · #AAA9A4

Valspar

Hazy Stratus 4004-1C

ΔE 1 · #A6A6A1

Dulux

Mason Grey SG6H4

ΔE 1.1 · #A6A5A1

Benjamin Moore

Platinum HC-179

ΔE 1.3 · #A9AAA4

PPG

Stepping Stone 1010-4

ΔE 1.4 · #A4A7A4

Behr

Cathedral Gray PPU18-14

ΔE 1.6 · #ACAAA8

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 2.3 · #A2A29D

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 2.4 · #A5A5A5

Vista Paint

Titanic Grey K-828

ΔE 2.6 · #A1A4A3

Kilz

Soft Steel RL110

ΔE 2.7 · #ACACAC

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 2.9 · #A9AAAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Wings 553

ΔE 3.1 · #B2ACA9

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 4.1 · #9FA198

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 4.4 · #9AA1A0

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A8A8A4

#A4A4A8

Analogous

#A8A6A4

#A8A8A4

#A6A8A4

Triadic

#A8A8A4

#A4A8A8

#A8A4A8

Split-Complementary

#A8A8A4

#A4A6A8

#A6A4A8

Tetradic

#A8A8A4

#A4A8A6

#A4A4A8

#A8A4A6

Monochromatic

#5B5B57

#82827D

#A8A8A4

#CDCDCB

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#A8A8A4

#A4A8A4

#A4A4A8

#A8A4A8

Compound

#A8A8A4

#A6A8A4

#A4A4A8

#A6A4A8

Variations

Lighter

#B9B9B6

#CACAC9

#E0E0DF

Darker

#878782

#5D5D59

#363634

Saturation

#A6A6A5

#A8A8A4

#D3D378

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8A8A4

#A9A8A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8A8A4

#A8A8A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8A8A4

#A8A7A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Silver 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

#BDAB96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8A8A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB0BA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#7070A9

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: #A8A8A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8A8A4;

CSS Variable

--color-silver-grey: #A8A8A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silver-grey': '#A8A8A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8A8A4] text-[#A8A8A4]

SCSS

$silver-grey: #A8A8A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8A8A4?

#A8A8A4 is Silver Grey, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A8A8A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silver Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Silver Grey?

Silver 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 Silver Grey?

You can download Silver 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 Silver Grey?

The hex code is #A8A8A4. In RGB it's 168, 168, 164, and in HSL it's 60°, 2%, 65%.

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