GREYS

Subway

#A9B0B1

RGB 169, 176, 177 · HSL 187°, 5%, 68% · CMYK 5, 1, 0, 31

Subway is #A9B0B1 in HEX — rgb(169, 176, 177), hsl(187°, 5%, 68%), cmyk(5%, 1%, 0%, 31%).

Subway pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 187°, 5%, 68%. 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#A9B0B1

RGB169, 176, 177

HSL187°, 5%, 68%

HSV187°, 5%, 69%

CMYK5, 1, 0, 31

Decimal11120817

CSS RGBrgb(169, 176, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 5%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Subway CSP-585

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Uncertain Gray SW6234

Exact match

PPG

Mirror Mirror 1039-3

ΔE 0.6 · #A8B0B2

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

ΔE 1.4 · #ADB1B3

Behr

Flint Smoke 730F-4

ΔE 1.7 · #A8B3B4

Dulux

Techno Grey SN4F4

ΔE 2.2 · #A9B1B6

Vista Paint

Cystern C-510

ΔE 2.2 · #A9AFB4

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 2.5 · #A1ABAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 2.7 · #A9B0B6

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 2.8 · #A9AAAB

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 2.8 · #B2B3B5

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 2.9 · #ABB7B9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.4 · #A5A5A5

Farrow & Ball

Lamp Room Gray 88

ΔE 5.7 · #B2B1A9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.2 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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 MasstoneTeal 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

#A9B0B1

#B1AAA9

Analogous

#A9B1AE

#A9B0B1

#A9ACB1

Triadic

#A9B0B1

#B1A9B1

#B1B1A9

Split-Complementary

#A9B0B1

#B1A9AC

#B1AEA9

Tetradic

#A9B0B1

#AEA9B1

#B1AAA9

#ACB1A9

Monochromatic

#5C6566

#818C8D

#A9B0B1

#D1D5D6

#F2F3F3

Rectangle

#A9B0B1

#AAA9B1

#B1AAA9

#B1B1A9

Compound

#A9B0B1

#A9ACB1

#B1AAA9

#B1AEA9

Variations

Lighter

#BAC0C1

#CCD0D0

#E1E3E3

Darker

#858F91

#5A6365

#343A3B

Saturation

#ACAEAF

#A9B1B1

#83CED8

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

2.20:1

Fail

vs Black

9.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9B0B1

#ADAEB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9B0B1

#AFAFB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9B0B1

#A9B0B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Subway 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

#BEB1A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9B0B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB6C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#AE7F78

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: #A9B0B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9B0B1;

CSS Variable

--color-subway: #A9B0B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subway': '#A9B0B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9B0B1] text-[#A9B0B1]

SCSS

$subway: #A9B0B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9B0B1?

#A9B0B1 is Subway, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A9B0B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Subway?

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

What colors pair well with Subway?

Subway 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 Subway?

You can download Subway 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 Subway?

The hex code is #A9B0B1. In RGB it's 169, 176, 177, and in HSL it's 187°, 5%, 68%.

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