GREYS

Classic Greyscale

#ACACA7

RGB 172, 172, 167 · HSL 60°, 3%, 66% · CMYK 0, 0, 3, 33

Classic Greyscale is #ACACA7 in HEX — rgb(172, 172, 167), hsl(60°, 3%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 33%).

Classic Greyscale pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 60°, 3%, 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#ACACA7

RGB172, 172, 167

HSL60°, 3%, 66%

HSV60°, 3%, 67%

CMYK0, 0, 3, 33

Decimal11316391

CSS RGBrgb(172, 172, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 3%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Platinum HC-179

ΔE 1.1 · #A9AAA4

Sherwin-Williams

Ellie Gray SW7650

ΔE 1.1 · #AAA9A4

Dulux

Diffused Grey SN4B7

ΔE 1.6 · #AFB0AC

Valspar

Rocky Bluffs 4003-1C

ΔE 1.7 · #ADA9A4

Behr

Cathedral Gray PPU18-14

ΔE 1.9 · #ACAAA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Praise Giving 540

ΔE 2.3 · #B2B1AE

Kilz

Simply Neutral RK230

ΔE 2.3 · #AEACA3

Vista Paint

Smoky Wings C-552

ΔE 2.4 · #B3ADA8

Farrow & Ball

Lamp Room Gray 88

ΔE 2.5 · #B2B1A9

PPG

Stepping Stone 1010-4

ΔE 2.6 · #A4A7A4

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 3.4 · #A9AAAB

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.6 · #B6B2A9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 3.7 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.4 · #B5B8B1

IKEA

IKEA182 182

ΔE 5.7 · #9AA1A0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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 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

#ACACA7

#A6A6AB

Analogous

#ABA8A6

#ACACA7

#A8ABA6

Triadic

#ACACA7

#A6ABAB

#ABA6AB

Split-Complementary

#ACACA7

#A6A8AB

#A8A6AB

Tetradic

#ACACA7

#A6ABA8

#A6A6AB

#ABA6A8

Monochromatic

#5F5F59

#86867E

#ACACA7

#D0D0CD

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#ACACA7

#A6ABA6

#A6A6AB

#ABA6AB

Compound

#ACACA7

#A8ABA6

#A6A6AB

#A8A6AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCBCB8

#CCCCCA

#E1E1E0

Darker

#8A8A83

#60605A

#383834

Saturation

#A9A9A8

#ABABA6

#D5D57C

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACACA7

#ADACA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACACA7

#ACACA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACACA7

#ACABAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Classic Greyscale 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

#C0AE98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACACA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB3BD

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.

#7373AB

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: #ACACA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACACA7;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-greyscale: #ACACA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-greyscale': '#ACACA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACACA7] text-[#ACACA7]

SCSS

$classic-greyscale: #ACACA7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACACA7?

#ACACA7 is Classic Greyscale, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ACACA7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Greyscale?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Greyscale?

Classic Greyscale 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 Classic Greyscale?

You can download Classic Greyscale 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 Classic Greyscale?

The hex code is #ACACA7. In RGB it's 172, 172, 167, and in HSL it's 60°, 3%, 66%.

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