GREYS

Crystal Noir

#A9A3A4

RGB 169, 163, 164 · HSL 350°, 3%, 65% · CMYK 0, 4, 3, 34

Crystal Noir is #A9A3A4 in HEX — rgb(169, 163, 164), hsl(350°, 3%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 3%, 34%).

Crystal Noir pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 350°, 3%, 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#A9A3A4

RGB169, 163, 164

HSL350°, 3%, 65%

HSV350°, 4%, 66%

CMYK0, 4, 3, 34

Decimal11117476

CSS RGBrgb(169, 163, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 3%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Moxa SG5A3

ΔE 1.2 · #A7A2A5

Sherwin-Williams

Quest Gray SW7080

ΔE 1.3 · #ADA5A5

PPG

Equilibrium 1003-4

ΔE 1.7 · #A49F9F

Benjamin Moore

Fusion AF-675

ΔE 2 · #A6A3A1

Dunn-Edwards

Smoky Mountain DE6388

ΔE 2 · #AFA8A9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 2.4 · #A5A5A5

Kilz

Disco Ball RB250-01

ΔE 2.4 · #A9A5AA

Behr

Cathedral Grey UL260-7

ΔE 2.4 · #AAA8A7

Vista Paint

Heather Harmony K-772

ΔE 2.5 · #A3A1A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Techile 533

ΔE 3.4 · #9FA1A1

Valspar

Rocky Bluffs 4003-1C

ΔE 3.9 · #ADA9A4

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 4.2 · #A2A29D

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 5.4 · #9AA1A0

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 6.3 · #A1ABAB

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.9 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.6 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9A3A4

#A3A8A8

Analogous

#A8A3A7

#A9A3A4

#A8A5A3

Triadic

#A9A3A4

#A4A8A3

#A3A4A8

Split-Complementary

#A9A3A4

#A3A8A5

#A3A7A8

Tetradic

#A9A3A4

#A7A8A3

#A3A8A8

#A5A3A8

Monochromatic

#5C5757

#837C7D

#A9A3A4

#CECACB

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#A9A3A4

#A8A8A3

#A3A8A8

#A3A4A8

Compound

#A9A3A4

#A8A5A3

#A3A8A8

#A3A7A8

Variations

Lighter

#BAB5B6

#CBC8C9

#E0DFDF

Darker

#888182

#5E5859

#373334

Saturation

#A7A5A5

#A8A3A4

#D47887

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9A3A4

#A5A5A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9A3A4

#A4A4A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9A3A4

#A9A3A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Crystal Noir 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

#BEA796

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9A3A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABACBA

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.

#70A9A0

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: #A9A3A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9A3A4;

CSS Variable

--color-crystal-noir: #A9A3A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crystal-noir': '#A9A3A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9A3A4] text-[#A9A3A4]

SCSS

$crystal-noir: #A9A3A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9A3A4?

#A9A3A4 is Crystal Noir, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A9A3A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crystal Noir?

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

What colors pair well with Crystal Noir?

Crystal Noir 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 Crystal Noir?

You can download Crystal Noir 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 Crystal Noir?

The hex code is #A9A3A4. In RGB it's 169, 163, 164, and in HSL it's 350°, 3%, 65%.

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