GREYS

Ashford

#A9A79D

RGB 169, 167, 157 · HSL 50°, 7%, 64% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 34

Ashford is #A9A79D in HEX — rgb(169, 167, 157), hsl(50°, 7%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 34%).

Ashford pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 50°, 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#A9A79D

RGB169, 167, 157

HSL50°, 7%, 64%

HSV50°, 7%, 66%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 34

Decimal11118493

CSS RGBrgb(169, 167, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 7%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Ashford K-924

Exact match

PPG

Hot Stone 1007-4

ΔE 0.6 · #ABA89E

Sherwin-Williams

Rare Gray SW6199

ΔE 1.1 · #A6A69B

Hallman-Lindsay

Shark Fin 574

ΔE 1.6 · #A5A39A

Dulux

Spirited Falcon SN4A7

ΔE 1.7 · #ADA89C

Valspar

Wet Pavement 5006-2A

ΔE 1.9 · #A6A69F

Kilz

Simply Neutral RK230

ΔE 2 · #AEACA3

Benjamin Moore

Cape 1474

ΔE 2 · #AEACA3

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 3 · #9FA198

Behr

Granite Boulder 790D-4

ΔE 3.1 · #B2AFA5

Farrow & Ball

Pigeon 25

ΔE 3.3 · #A1A093

Dunn-Edwards

Pebble Walk DE6277

ΔE 4.2 · #AFB2A7

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.4 · #B6B2A9

IKEA

IKEA194 194

ΔE 4.5 · #9A9E95

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 5.6 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9A79D

#9D9FAA

Analogous

#AAA19D

#A9A79D

#A5AA9D

Triadic

#A9A79D

#9DAAA7

#A79DAA

Split-Complementary

#A9A79D

#9DA5AA

#A19DAA

Tetradic

#A9A79D

#9DAAA1

#9D9FAA

#AA9DA5

Monochromatic

#5D5B51

#868374

#A9A79D

#CDCCC6

#F1F0EF

Rectangle

#A9A79D

#9FAA9D

#9D9FAA

#A79DAA

Compound

#A9A79D

#A5AA9D

#9D9FAA

#A19DAA

Variations

Lighter

#BBB9B0

#CBCAC5

#E0E0DD

Darker

#8C8979

#615E53

#383730

Saturation

#A5A4A1

#AAA79D

#D4C472

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9A79D

#A9A79E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9A79D

#A7A79E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9A79D

#AAA5A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Ashford 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

#BEAA91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9A79D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABAFB5

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.

#6E77A8

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: #A9A79D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9A79D;

CSS Variable

--color-ashford: #A9A79D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ashford': '#A9A79D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9A79D] text-[#A9A79D]

SCSS

$ashford: #A9A79D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9A79D?

#A9A79D is Ashford, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A9A79D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ashford?

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

What colors pair well with Ashford?

Ashford 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 Ashford?

You can download Ashford 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 Ashford?

The hex code is #A9A79D. In RGB it's 169, 167, 157, and in HSL it's 50°, 7%, 64%.

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