GREYS

Gypsum Gap

#A99C96

RGB 169, 156, 150 · HSL 19°, 10%, 63% · CMYK 0, 8, 11, 34

Gypsum Gap is #A99C96 in HEX — rgb(169, 156, 150), hsl(19°, 10%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 34%).

Gypsum Gap pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 19°, 10%, 63%. 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#A99C96

RGB169, 156, 150

HSL19°, 10%, 63%

HSV19°, 11%, 66%

CMYK0, 8, 11, 34

Decimal11115670

CSS RGBrgb(169, 156, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 10%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gypsum Gap K-1172

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Truly Taupe SW6038

ΔE 1.1 · #AC9E97

Dunn-Edwards

Twilight Taupe DE6060

ΔE 1.2 · #A79994

Behr

Smoked Mauve PPU17-12

ΔE 1.2 · #A89C98

PPG

Winter's Nap 1018-4

ΔE 1.8 · #A99F97

Kilz

Historic Monument RK260

ΔE 2.2 · #A39B96

Dulux

Putty Pearl S07B4

ΔE 2.5 · #A99791

Valspar

Wool Coat 1002-10A

ΔE 3.1 · #AF9D93

Benjamin Moore

Escarpment CC-518

ΔE 3.2 · #A39E97

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 3.5 · #9E9893

Hallman-Lindsay

Cloudy Today 568

ΔE 3.6 · #A6A096

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4 · #B6A39C

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 4.3 · #9F9389

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 6.1 · #9FA198

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 6.2 · #9C9C9C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#A99C96

#97A4AA

Analogous

#AA979B

#A99C96

#AAA797

Triadic

#A99C96

#97AA9D

#9D97AA

Split-Complementary

#A99C96

#97AAA7

#979BAA

Tetradic

#A99C96

#9BAA97

#97A4AA

#A797AA

Monochromatic

#5D514C

#87766E

#A99C96

#CDC5C1

#EFECEB

Rectangle

#A99C96

#A4AA97

#97A4AA

#9D97AA

Compound

#A99C96

#AAA797

#97A4AA

#979BAA

Variations

Lighter

#BBB1AC

#CBC5C2

#E0DDDC

Darker

#8E7C73

#62554F

#39312D

Saturation

#A3A09E

#AA9D97

#D58E6D

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A99C96

#A3A096

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A99C96

#9E9E97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A99C96

#A99B9C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gypsum Gap 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

#BEA28C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A99C96

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA7B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#6B93A6

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: #A99C96;

CSS — background

background-color: #A99C96;

CSS Variable

--color-gypsum-gap: #A99C96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gypsum-gap': '#A99C96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A99C96] text-[#A99C96]

SCSS

$gypsum-gap: #A99C96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A99C96?

#A99C96 is Gypsum Gap, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A99C96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gypsum Gap?

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

What colors pair well with Gypsum Gap?

Gypsum Gap 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 Gypsum Gap?

You can download Gypsum Gap 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 Gypsum Gap?

The hex code is #A99C96. In RGB it's 169, 156, 150, and in HSL it's 19°, 10%, 63%.

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