GREYS

Charter Grey

#ACA9A9

RGB 172, 169, 169 · HSL 0°, 2%, 67% · CMYK 0, 2, 2, 33

Charter Grey is #ACA9A9 in HEX — rgb(172, 169, 169), hsl(0°, 2%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 33%).

Charter Grey pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 0°, 2%, 67%. 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#ACA9A9

RGB172, 169, 169

HSL0°, 2%, 67%

HSV0°, 2%, 67%

CMYK0, 2, 2, 33

Decimal11315625

CSS RGBrgb(172, 169, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 2%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Charter Grey SN4D5

Exact match

Behr

Cathedral Grey UL260-7

ΔE 0.8 · #AAA8A7

Sherwin-Williams

Mystical Shade SW6276

ΔE 1 · #AEA9AA

Vista Paint

Tin Man C-546

ΔE 1.1 · #AEACAC

Benjamin Moore

Stormy 2112-50

ΔE 1.2 · #AFACAB

Kilz

Soft Steel RL110

ΔE 1.4 · #ACACAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Tin Man 547

ΔE 1.5 · #AFADAD

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 1.6 · #A9AAAB

PPG

Flagstone 1001-4

ΔE 1.9 · #ACADAD

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 2.1 · #A5A5A5

Valspar

Rocky Bluffs 4003-1C

ΔE 2.8 · #ADA9A4

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 4.2 · #A2A29D

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 4.9 · #A1ABAB

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 5.4 · #9AA1A0

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.8 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12 · #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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ACA9A9

#A9ADAD

Analogous

#ADA9AB

#ACA9A9

#ADABA9

Triadic

#ACA9A9

#A9ADA9

#A9A9AD

Split-Complementary

#ACA9A9

#A9ADAB

#A9ABAD

Tetradic

#ACA9A9

#ABADA9

#A9ADAD

#ABA9AD

Monochromatic

#605C5C

#878282

#ACA9A9

#D2D0D0

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#ACA9A9

#ADADA9

#A9ADAD

#A9A9AD

Compound

#ACA9A9

#ADABA9

#A9ADAD

#A9ABAD

Variations

Lighter

#BDBABA

#CDCCCC

#E2E1E1

Darker

#8B8686

#605C5C

#383535

Saturation

#ABAAAA

#ADA9A9

#D68080

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACA9A9

#AAAAAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACA9A9

#AAAAA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACA9A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Charter Grey 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

#C0AB9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACA9A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB0BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#76ADAD

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: #ACA9A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACA9A9;

CSS Variable

--color-charter-grey: #ACA9A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'charter-grey': '#ACA9A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACA9A9] text-[#ACA9A9]

SCSS

$charter-grey: #ACA9A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACA9A9?

#ACA9A9 is Charter Grey, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ACA9A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Charter Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Charter Grey?

Charter Grey 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 Charter Grey?

You can download Charter Grey 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 Charter Grey?

The hex code is #ACA9A9. In RGB it's 172, 169, 169, and in HSL it's 0°, 2%, 67%.

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