GREYS

Heirloom Orchid

#A99CA9

RGB 169, 156, 169 · HSL 300°, 7%, 64% · CMYK 0, 8, 0, 34

Heirloom Orchid is #A99CA9 in HEX — rgb(169, 156, 169), hsl(300°, 7%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 0%, 34%).

Heirloom Orchid pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 300°, 7%, 64%. 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#A99CA9

RGB169, 156, 169

HSL300°, 7%, 64%

HSV300°, 8%, 66%

CMYK0, 8, 0, 34

Decimal11115689

CSS RGBrgb(169, 156, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 7%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Heirloom Orchid 110F-4

Exact match

Dulux

Seeress S45C3

ΔE 0.7 · #A99BA9

Benjamin Moore

Inspired AF-595

ΔE 1.4 · #AD9FAB

Valspar

Native Lilac 4001-4A

ΔE 1.8 · #AB9CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 2.2 · #A698A8

Vista Paint

Lida Rose K-755

ΔE 2.7 · #A495A1

Sherwin-Williams

Ash Violet SW6549

ΔE 2.7 · #A29BAA

PPG

Amethyst Haze 13-23

ΔE 5.2 · #A0A0AA

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 5.6 · #B19BB0

Kilz

Disco Ball RB250-01

ΔE 6.1 · #A9A5AA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 6.8 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 8.4 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 10.2 · #AAB1B8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.4 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 11 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 11.2 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A99CA9

#9DAA9D

Analogous

#A39DAA

#A99CA9

#AA9DA3

Triadic

#A99CA9

#AAAA9D

#9DAAAA

Split-Complementary

#A99CA9

#A3AA9D

#9DAAA3

Tetradic

#A99CA9

#AAA39D

#9DAA9D

#9DA3AA

Monochromatic

#5D515D

#867486

#A99CA9

#CDC6CD

#F1EFF1

Rectangle

#A99CA9

#AA9D9D

#9DAA9D

#9DAAAA

Compound

#A99CA9

#AA9DA3

#9DAA9D

#9DAAA3

Variations

Lighter

#BBB0BB

#CBC5CB

#E0DDE0

Darker

#8C798C

#615361

#383038

Saturation

#A5A1A5

#AA9DAA

#D472D4

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

2.62:1

Fail

vs Black

8.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A99CA9

#A0A2A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A99CA9

#9E9EA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A99CA9

#A89E9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Heirloom Orchid 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

#BEA29A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A99CA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA7BE

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.

#6EA86E

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: #A99CA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A99CA9;

CSS Variable

--color-heirloom-orchid: #A99CA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heirloom-orchid': '#A99CA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A99CA9] text-[#A99CA9]

SCSS

$heirloom-orchid: #A99CA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A99CA9?

#A99CA9 is Heirloom Orchid, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A99CA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heirloom Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Heirloom Orchid?

Heirloom Orchid 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 Heirloom Orchid?

You can download Heirloom Orchid 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 Heirloom Orchid?

The hex code is #A99CA9. In RGB it's 169, 156, 169, and in HSL it's 300°, 7%, 64%.

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