GREYS

Grapeade

#AA9FB2

RGB 170, 159, 178 · HSL 275°, 11%, 66% · CMYK 4, 11, 0, 30

Grapeade is #AA9FB2 in HEX — rgb(170, 159, 178), hsl(275°, 11%, 66%), cmyk(4%, 11%, 0%, 30%).

Grapeade pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 275°, 11%, 66%. 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#AA9FB2

RGB170, 159, 178

HSL275°, 11%, 66%

HSV275°, 11%, 70%

CMYK4, 11, 0, 30

Decimal11182002

CSS RGBrgb(170, 159, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(275, 11%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grape Ade S44C3

ΔE 0.4 · #A99FB2

Behr

Charm PPU16-12

ΔE 0.8 · #A89DB0

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 1.8 · #B0A3B6

Vista Paint

Italian Iris K-11

ΔE 2.3 · #B0A4B9

Valspar

Native Lilac 4001-4A

ΔE 2.4 · #AB9CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 3.2 · #A698A8

Benjamin Moore

Iris 1383

ΔE 3.3 · #AB99AE

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 4.3 · #B19BB0

PPG

Purple Surf 1173-5

ΔE 4.6 · #9B95A9

Kilz

Fortnight Lily RA270-02

ΔE 4.9 · #A49FBA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 8 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 8.2 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.8 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.7 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 13.1 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 13.4 · #A1ABAB

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AA9FB2

#A7B29F

Analogous

#A09FB2

#AA9FB2

#B29FB0

Triadic

#AA9FB2

#B2AA9F

#9FB2AA

Split-Complementary

#AA9FB2

#B0B29F

#9FB2A0

Tetradic

#AA9FB2

#B2A09F

#A7B29F

#9FB0B2

Monochromatic

#5D5266

#847490

#AA9FB2

#CFC9D4

#F2F1F4

Rectangle

#AA9FB2

#B29FA7

#A7B29F

#9FB2AA

Compound

#AA9FB2

#B29FB0

#A7B29F

#9FB2A0

Variations

Lighter

#BBB2C1

#CCC6D0

#E1DEE3

Darker

#897995

#5E5168

#372F3D

Saturation

#A9A5AB

#AA9FB2

#B078D8

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AA9FB2

#A1A5B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA9FB2

#A1A1B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA9FB2

#A8A2A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grapeade 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

#BFA4A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA9FB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#ACA9C5

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.

#8AAB73

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: #AA9FB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA9FB2;

CSS Variable

--color-grapeade: #AA9FB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grapeade': '#AA9FB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA9FB2] text-[#AA9FB2]

SCSS

$grapeade: #AA9FB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA9FB2?

#AA9FB2 is Grapeade, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AA9FB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grapeade?

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

What colors pair well with Grapeade?

Grapeade 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 Grapeade?

You can download Grapeade 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 Grapeade?

The hex code is #AA9FB2. In RGB it's 170, 159, 178, and in HSL it's 275°, 11%, 66%.

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