GREYS

Quest Gray

#ADA5A5

RGB 173, 165, 165 · HSL 0°, 5%, 66% · CMYK 0, 5, 5, 32

Quest Gray is #ADA5A5 in HEX — rgb(173, 165, 165), hsl(0°, 5%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 32%).

Quest Gray pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 0°, 5%, 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#ADA5A5

RGB173, 165, 165

HSL0°, 5%, 66%

HSV0°, 5%, 68%

CMYK0, 5, 5, 32

Decimal11380133

CSS RGBrgb(173, 165, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 5%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Quest Gray SW7080

Exact match

Dulux

Maculata Bark S06A3

ΔE 1.1 · #ADA5A3

Dunn-Edwards

Smoky Mountain DE6388

ΔE 1.3 · #AFA8A9

PPG

Silver Service 1004-4

ΔE 1.9 · #B2AAAA

Behr

Mauvelous BNC-12

ΔE 2.4 · #B2ABA9

Benjamin Moore

Fusion AF-675

ΔE 2.5 · #A6A3A1

Vista Paint

Heather Ridge K-763

ΔE 2.8 · #AEA4A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Smoky Wings 553

ΔE 3 · #B2ACA9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 3.1 · #A5A5A5

Kilz

Disco Ball RB250-01

ΔE 3.1 · #A9A5AA

Valspar

Rocky Bluffs 4003-1C

ΔE 3.3 · #ADA9A4

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 4.5 · #A2A29D

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 5.9 · #9E9893

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.9 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 6.8 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#ADA5A5

#A4ADAD

Analogous

#ADA4A8

#ADA5A5

#ADA8A4

Triadic

#ADA5A5

#A4ADA4

#A4A4AD

Split-Complementary

#ADA5A5

#A4ADA8

#A4A8AD

Tetradic

#ADA5A5

#A8ADA4

#A4ADAD

#A8A4AD

Monochromatic

#605757

#887C7C

#ADA5A5

#D1CCCC

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#ADA5A5

#ADADA4

#A4ADAD

#A4A4AD

Compound

#ADA5A5

#ADA8A4

#A4ADAD

#A4A8AD

Variations

Lighter

#BDB6B6

#CDC9C9

#E2E0E0

Darker

#8D8080

#625757

#393333

Saturation

#AAA7A7

#ADA4A4

#D67B7B

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADA5A5

#A9A8A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADA5A5

#A6A6A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADA5A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Quest Gray 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

#C1A897

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADA5A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEADBB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#73ABAB

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: #ADA5A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADA5A5;

CSS Variable

--color-quest-gray: #ADA5A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quest-gray': '#ADA5A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADA5A5] text-[#ADA5A5]

SCSS

$quest-gray: #ADA5A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA5A5?

#ADA5A5 is Quest Gray, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ADA5A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quest Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Quest Gray?

Quest Gray 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 Quest Gray?

You can download Quest Gray 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 Quest Gray?

The hex code is #ADA5A5. In RGB it's 173, 165, 165, and in HSL it's 0°, 5%, 66%.

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