GREYS

Provincial

#A8ACA2

RGB 168, 172, 162 · HSL 84°, 6%, 65% · CMYK 2, 0, 6, 33

Provincial is #A8ACA2 in HEX — rgb(168, 172, 162), hsl(84°, 6%, 65%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 33%).

Provincial pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 84°, 6%, 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#A8ACA2

RGB168, 172, 162

HSL84°, 6%, 65%

HSV84°, 6%, 67%

CMYK2, 0, 6, 33

Decimal11054242

CSS RGBrgb(168, 172, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(84, 6%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Light Drizzle 1033-4

ΔE 1.4 · #A7AEA5

Benjamin Moore

Sabre 1482

ΔE 1.5 · #A5A89F

Behr

Garden Promenade HDC-AC-18

ΔE 1.9 · #A5AA9D

Valspar

Coastal Jetty 5007-1C

ΔE 1.9 · #ADAFA7

Dulux

Lyttelton Double NZ9B4

ΔE 1.9 · #ADAEA6

Sherwin-Williams

Escape Gray SW6185

ΔE 2 · #ABAC9F

Kilz

Simply Neutral RK230

ΔE 2.4 · #AEACA3

Hallman-Lindsay

Silverado Ranch 421

ΔE 2.4 · #A7A89B

Dunn-Edwards

Pebble Walk DE6277

ΔE 2.4 · #AFB2A7

Vista Paint

Ashford K-924

ΔE 2.7 · #A9A79D

Farrow & Ball

Lamp Room Gray 88

ΔE 3.2 · #B2B1A9

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 4 · #9FA198

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.2 · #B6B2A9

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 5.2 · #9A9E95

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 6 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.8 · #CDCECD

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 MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A8ACA2

#A5A0AB

Analogous

#ABAAA0

#A8ACA2

#A1ABA0

Triadic

#A8ACA2

#A0A7AB

#ABA0A7

Split-Complementary

#A8ACA2

#A0A1AB

#AAA0AB

Tetradic

#A8ACA2

#A0ABAA

#A5A0AB

#ABA0A1

Monochromatic

#5A5F54

#818778

#A8ACA2

#CDCFC9

#F2F3F1

Rectangle

#A8ACA2

#A0ABA5

#A5A0AB

#ABA0A7

Compound

#A8ACA2

#A1ABA0

#A5A0AB

#AAA0AB

Variations

Lighter

#B8BCB3

#CACCC7

#E0E1DE

Darker

#868C7D

#5C6155

#363931

Saturation

#A6A7A4

#A7ABA0

#AFD576

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

2.31:1

Fail

vs Black

9.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8ACA2

#ACAAA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8ACA2

#ABABA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8ACA2

#A9AAAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Provincial 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

#BDAE95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8ACA2

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB3B9

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.

#8770A9

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: #A8ACA2;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8ACA2;

CSS Variable

--color-provincial: #A8ACA2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'provincial': '#A8ACA2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8ACA2] text-[#A8ACA2]

SCSS

$provincial: #A8ACA2;

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Platinum Gray

#A8A9A3 · ΔE 2.6

Pearl

#A7B0A9 · ΔE 2.7

Castle Walls

#A2ADA5 · ΔE 2.8

Flora

#A3AC9E · ΔE 3.0

Museum Piece

#B0ACA3 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8ACA2?

#A8ACA2 is Provincial, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A8ACA2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Provincial?

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

What colors pair well with Provincial?

Provincial 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 Provincial?

You can download Provincial 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 Provincial?

The hex code is #A8ACA2. In RGB it's 168, 172, 162, and in HSL it's 84°, 6%, 65%.

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