GREYS

Metamorphosis

#A9959F

RGB 169, 149, 159 · HSL 330°, 10%, 62% · CMYK 0, 12, 6, 34

Metamorphosis is #A9959F in HEX — rgb(169, 149, 159), hsl(330°, 10%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 6%, 34%).

Metamorphosis pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 330°, 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#A9959F

RGB169, 149, 159

HSL330°, 10%, 62%

HSV330°, 12%, 66%

CMYK0, 12, 6, 34

Decimal11113887

CSS RGBrgb(169, 149, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 10%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Legendary Lilac S48C3

ΔE 1.8 · #AD969E

Vista Paint

Lida Rose K-755

ΔE 2.3 · #A495A1

Valspar

Mellow Mauve 1004-7C

ΔE 3.1 · #A68E96

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 1447

ΔE 3.4 · #A4959A

Behr

Fond Memory 130F-4

ΔE 3.6 · #B298A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 3.8 · #B39BA9

Sherwin-Williams

Thistle SW6283

ΔE 3.9 · #AA8E9A

PPG

Gothic Amethyst 1046-5

ΔE 4 · #A38B93

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 5.5 · #B0909F

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 5.8 · #BA99A2

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 9.1 · #8D8089

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 9.5 · #9DA1AA

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 9.9 · #9E9893

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 10.5 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 10.5 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9959F

#94A89E

Analogous

#A894A8

#A9959F

#A89494

Triadic

#A9959F

#9EA894

#949EA8

Split-Complementary

#A9959F

#94A894

#94A8A8

Tetradic

#A9959F

#A8A894

#94A89E

#9494A8

Monochromatic

#5A4952

#846C78

#A9959F

#CABEC4

#EDE9EB

Rectangle

#A9959F

#A89E94

#94A89E

#949EA8

Compound

#A9959F

#A89494

#94A89E

#94A8A8

Variations

Lighter

#B9AAB1

#CAC0C5

#DFDBDD

Darker

#8C717E

#614D57

#382D33

Saturation

#A19B9E

#A8949E

#D3699E

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

2.81:1

Fail

vs Black

7.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9959F

#9D9D9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9959F

#99999E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9959F

#A89797

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Metamorphosis 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

#BE9C92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9959F

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA1B7

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.

#68A586

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: #A9959F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9959F;

CSS Variable

--color-metamorphosis: #A9959F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metamorphosis': '#A9959F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9959F] text-[#A9959F]

SCSS

$metamorphosis: #A9959F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9959F?

#A9959F is Metamorphosis, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A9959F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metamorphosis?

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

What colors pair well with Metamorphosis?

Metamorphosis 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 Metamorphosis?

You can download Metamorphosis 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 Metamorphosis?

The hex code is #A9959F. In RGB it's 169, 149, 159, and in HSL it's 330°, 10%, 62%.

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