GREYS

Chrome Aluminium

#A8A9AD

RGB 168, 169, 173 · HSL 228°, 3%, 67% · CMYK 3, 2, 0, 32

Chrome Aluminium is #A8A9AD in HEX — rgb(168, 169, 173), hsl(228°, 3%, 67%), cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 32%).

Chrome Aluminium pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 228°, 3%, 67%. 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#A8A9AD

RGB168, 169, 173

HSL228°, 3%, 67%

HSV228°, 3%, 68%

CMYK3, 2, 0, 32

Decimal11053485

CSS RGBrgb(168, 169, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(228, 3%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classy MQ5-4

ΔE 1.3 · #ABA9AC

Dulux

Kingston Half NZ9C5

ΔE 1.7 · #A9AAAB

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 1.7 · #A9AAAB

Kilz

Disco Ball RB250-01

ΔE 2.2 · #A9A5AA

Benjamin Moore

Shadow 2125-40

ΔE 2.3 · #A3AAAF

Sherwin-Williams

Morning Fog SW6255

ΔE 2.4 · #A8AEB1

Vista Paint

Bethel Corner K-780

ΔE 2.6 · #A3A7AF

PPG

Silver Charm 1013-4

ΔE 2.6 · #ADB0B4

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 2.7 · #A5A5A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Tin Man 547

ΔE 2.9 · #AFADAD

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

ΔE 3.1 · #ADB1B3

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 3.7 · #AAB1B8

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 4 · #A1ABAB

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4.8 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 5.7 · #A2A29D

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.6 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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 MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A8A9AD

#ADACA8

Analogous

#A8ACAD

#A8A9AD

#AAA8AD

Triadic

#A8A9AD

#ADA8A9

#A9ADA8

Split-Complementary

#A8A9AD

#ADAAA8

#ACADA8

Tetradic

#A8A9AD

#ADA8AC

#ADACA8

#A8ADAA

Monochromatic

#5C5D61

#818288

#A8A9AD

#D0D0D2

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#A8A9AD

#ACA8AD

#ADACA8

#A9ADA8

Compound

#A8A9AD

#AAA8AD

#ADACA8

#ACADA8

Variations

Lighter

#BABABE

#CBCCCE

#E1E1E2

Darker

#85868C

#5B5C61

#353639

Saturation

#AAAAAC

#A8A9AD

#8091D6

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8A9AD

#A8A9AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8A9AD

#A9A9AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8A9AD

#A8AAA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Chrome Aluminium 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

#BDAB9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8A9AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB0C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#ADA276

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: #A8A9AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8A9AD;

CSS Variable

--color-chrome-aluminium: #A8A9AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chrome-aluminium': '#A8A9AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8A9AD] text-[#A8A9AD]

SCSS

$chrome-aluminium: #A8A9AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8A9AD?

#A8A9AD is Chrome Aluminium, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A8A9AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chrome Aluminium?

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

What colors pair well with Chrome Aluminium?

Chrome Aluminium 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 Chrome Aluminium?

You can download Chrome Aluminium 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 Chrome Aluminium?

The hex code is #A8A9AD. In RGB it's 168, 169, 173, and in HSL it's 228°, 3%, 67%.

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