GREYS

Jackal

#A9A093

RGB 169, 160, 147 · HSL 35°, 11%, 62% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 34

Jackal is #A9A093 in HEX — rgb(169, 160, 147), hsl(35°, 11%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 34%).

Jackal pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 35°, 11%, 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#A9A093

RGB169, 160, 147

HSL35°, 11%, 62%

HSV35°, 13%, 66%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 34

Decimal11116691

CSS RGBrgb(169, 160, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 11%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Intellectual Gray SW7045

ΔE 0.4 · #A8A093

Dulux

Stone Monument SN3C3

ΔE 0.4 · #A8A093

Hallman-Lindsay

Drifting Sand 218

ΔE 0.6 · #A89F93

Vista Paint

Drifting Sand C-217

ΔE 0.8 · #A79E91

Benjamin Moore

River 1552

ΔE 1 · #A7A094

Behr

Roadside MQ2-52

ΔE 1.2 · #ABA192

Kilz

Mocha Mousse LL190

ΔE 1.2 · #A99F94

Valspar

Tornado Watch 6002-2A

ΔE 2 · #A5A194

PPG

Stonehenge Greige 1024-5

ΔE 2.1 · #A79D8D

Farrow & Ball

Pigeon 25

ΔE 3.2 · #A1A093

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.4 · #AAA593

IKEA

IKEA176 176

ΔE 3.8 · #9D978A

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 5 · #B3AB98

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.5 · #B6A39C

RAL

Signal Grey 7004

ΔE 6.7 · #969992

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#A9A093

#939CA9

Analogous

#A99593

#A9A093

#A7A993

Triadic

#A9A093

#93A9A0

#A093A9

Split-Complementary

#A9A093

#93A7A9

#9593A9

Tetradic

#A9A093

#93A995

#939CA9

#A993A7

Monochromatic

#5B5349

#857A6B

#A9A093

#CBC5BE

#EDEBE8

Rectangle

#A9A093

#9CA993

#939CA9

#A093A9

Compound

#A9A093

#A7A993

#939CA9

#9593A9

Variations

Lighter

#BAB3A9

#CAC6BF

#E0DEDA

Darker

#8D8170

#61594C

#39342C

Saturation

#A19F9B

#A9A093

#D4A768

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9A093

#A6A294

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9A093

#A2A295

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9A093

#AA9EA0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Jackal 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

#BEA589

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9A093

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABAAAE

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.

#6881A5

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: #A9A093;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9A093;

CSS Variable

--color-jackal: #A9A093;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jackal': '#A9A093' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9A093] text-[#A9A093]

SCSS

$jackal: #A9A093;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9A093?

#A9A093 is Jackal, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A9A093 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jackal?

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

What colors pair well with Jackal?

Jackal 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 Jackal?

You can download Jackal 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 Jackal?

The hex code is #A9A093. In RGB it's 169, 160, 147, and in HSL it's 35°, 11%, 62%.

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