GREENS

Grey Grain

#A9BDBF

RGB 169, 189, 191 · HSL 185°, 15%, 71% · CMYK 12, 1, 0, 25

Grey Grain is #A9BDBF in HEX — rgb(169, 189, 191), hsl(185°, 15%, 71%), cmyk(12%, 1%, 0%, 25%).

Grey Grain pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 15%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A9BDBF

RGB169, 189, 191

HSL185°, 15%, 71%

HSV185°, 12%, 75%

CMYK12, 1, 0, 25

Decimal11124159

CSS RGBrgb(169, 189, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 15%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tin Foil N500-3

ΔE 0.5 · #A9BEC0

Sherwin-Williams

Rain SW6219

ΔE 0.8 · #ABBEBF

Dulux

Alpine Haze S29A2

ΔE 0.9 · #ABBFC0

PPG

Blue Willow 1145-4

ΔE 1.8 · #A8BBBA

Benjamin Moore

Wedgewood HC-146

ΔE 2.4 · #ADC0BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Indulgence 483

ΔE 2.4 · #AFC2C1

Kilz

Chambray Blue TB-45

ΔE 2.6 · #A7B9BF

Vista Paint

Indulgence C-482

ΔE 2.8 · #AFC2C0

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 3.2 · #ABB7B9

Dunn-Edwards

Blue Spruce DE5772

ΔE 3.2 · #ADC5C9

Farrow & Ball

Parma Gray 27

ΔE 3.6 · #B2BFC5

Colorhouse

Water .04 Water-04

ΔE 3.6 · #9FB4B4

Valspar

Grey Brook 5001-1B

ΔE 3.7 · #B2BDC2

Dutch Boy

Fair Maiden DCP-0456

ΔE 6.9 · #B3C3B9

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9BDBF

#C0ACAA

Analogous

#AAC0B7

#A9BDBF

#AAB3C0

Triadic

#A9BDBF

#C0AABE

#BEC0AA

Split-Complementary

#A9BDBF

#C0AAB3

#C0B7AA

Tetradic

#A9BDBF

#B7AAC0

#C0ACAA

#B3C0AA

Monochromatic

#597678

#7E9DA0

#A9BDBF

#D6E0E1

#F0F4F4

Rectangle

#A9BDBF

#ACAAC0

#C0ACAA

#BEC0AA

Compound

#A9BDBF

#AAB3C0

#C0ACAA

#C0B7AA

Variations

Lighter

#BBCBCD

#CDD7D8

#E2E7E8

Darker

#7F9FA2

#537174

#304244

Saturation

#B2B8B8

#AABEC0

#8BD8E0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9BDBF

#B4B7C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9BDBF

#BABABF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9BDBF

#A9BDBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Grey Grain sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#BEBAAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A9BDBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABBFCF

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.

#B38581

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: #A9BDBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9BDBF;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-grain: #A9BDBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-grain': '#A9BDBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9BDBF] text-[#A9BDBF]

SCSS

$grey-grain: #A9BDBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9BDBF?

#A9BDBF is Grey Grain, a soft green with a cool undertone.

Is #A9BDBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Grain?

Grey Grain works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Grey Grain?

Grey Grain pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Grey Grain?

You can download Grey Grain 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 Grey Grain?

The hex code is #A9BDBF. In RGB it's 169, 189, 191, and in HSL it's 185°, 15%, 71%.

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