GREYS

Platinum

#A9AAA4

RGB 169, 170, 164 · HSL 70°, 3%, 65% · CMYK 1, 0, 4, 33

Platinum is #A9AAA4 in HEX — rgb(169, 170, 164), hsl(70°, 3%, 65%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 33%).

Platinum pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 70°, 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#A9AAA4

RGB169, 170, 164

HSL70°, 3%, 65%

HSV70°, 4%, 67%

CMYK1, 0, 4, 33

Decimal11119268

CSS RGBrgb(169, 170, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(70, 3%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Platinum HC-179

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Gray Matters SW7066

ΔE 0.7 · #A7A8A2

Valspar

Hazy Stratus 4004-1C

ΔE 1.5 · #A6A6A1

Dulux

Lyttelton Double NZ9B4

ΔE 1.8 · #ADAEA6

PPG

Stepping Stone 1010-4

ΔE 2.2 · #A4A7A4

Kilz

Simply Neutral RK230

ΔE 2.2 · #AEACA3

Behr

Cathedral Gray PPU18-14

ΔE 2.5 · #ACAAA8

Vista Paint

Ashford K-924

ΔE 2.7 · #A9A79D

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 3 · #A2A29D

Hallman-Lindsay

Shark Fin 574

ΔE 3.2 · #A5A39A

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 3.7 · #A5A5A5

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 3.8 · #A9AAAB

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 3.9 · #9FA198

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.1 · #B6B2A9

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 5.1 · #9AA1A0

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.2 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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-Green UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9AAA4

#A4A3A8

Analogous

#A8A7A3

#A9AAA4

#A5A8A3

Triadic

#A9AAA4

#A3A8A8

#A8A3A8

Split-Complementary

#A9AAA4

#A3A5A8

#A7A3A8

Tetradic

#A9AAA4

#A3A8A7

#A4A3A8

#A8A3A5

Monochromatic

#5B5C57

#82837C

#A9AAA4

#CDCECA

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#A9AAA4

#A3A8A4

#A4A3A8

#A8A3A8

Compound

#A9AAA4

#A5A8A3

#A4A3A8

#A7A3A8

Variations

Lighter

#B9BAB5

#CACBC8

#E0E0DF

Darker

#878881

#5D5E58

#363733

Saturation

#A6A7A5

#A8A8A3

#C4D478

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9AAA4

#AAA9A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9AAA4

#AAAAA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9AAA4

#AAA9AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Platinum 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

#BEAC96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9AAA4

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB1BA

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.

#7A70A9

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: #A9AAA4;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9AAA4;

CSS Variable

--color-platinum: #A9AAA4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'platinum': '#A9AAA4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9AAA4] text-[#A9AAA4]

SCSS

$platinum: #A9AAA4;

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#AEABAA · ΔE 3.2

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#B0B0A5 · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9AAA4?

#A9AAA4 is Platinum, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A9AAA4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Platinum?

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

What colors pair well with Platinum?

Platinum 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 Platinum?

You can download Platinum 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 Platinum?

The hex code is #A9AAA4. In RGB it's 169, 170, 164, and in HSL it's 70°, 3%, 65%.

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