GREYS

Dusky Hyacinth

#AF9D9C

RGB 175, 157, 156 · HSL 3°, 11%, 65% · CMYK 0, 10, 11, 31

Dusky Hyacinth is #AF9D9C in HEX — rgb(175, 157, 156), hsl(3°, 11%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 31%).

Dusky Hyacinth pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 3°, 11%, 65%. 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#AF9D9C

RGB175, 157, 156

HSL3°, 11%, 65%

HSV3°, 11%, 69%

CMYK0, 10, 11, 31

Decimal11509148

CSS RGBrgb(175, 157, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 11%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Dusky Hyacinth 1003-10A

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Hazelnut DE6032

ΔE 1 · #B29E9D

Dulux

Subtle Violet S03C3

ΔE 1.5 · #B29E9F

PPG

Coffee Custard 1047-5

ΔE 1.6 · #AB9B9C

Behr

Violet Vista HDC-CT-18

ΔE 1.8 · #B19FA1

Sherwin-Williams

Flexible Gray SW6010

ΔE 2.5 · #B1A3A1

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 2113-50

ΔE 2.9 · #B2A3A5

Vista Paint

Gypsum Gap K-1172

ΔE 3.5 · #A99C96

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4 · #B6A39C

Kilz

Meadow Mauve TB-26

ΔE 4.1 · #B2A59F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 5 · #B7A299

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 6 · #9E9893

Farrow & Ball

Charleston Gray 243

ΔE 7.1 · #9F9389

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.2 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 9 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AF9D9C

#9CAFB0

Analogous

#B09CA5

#AF9D9C

#B0A79C

Triadic

#AF9D9C

#9CB09D

#9D9CB0

Split-Complementary

#AF9D9C

#9CB0A7

#9CA5B0

Tetradic

#AF9D9C

#A5B09C

#9CAFB0

#A79CB0

Monochromatic

#63504F

#8E7371

#AF9D9C

#D2C7C6

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#AF9D9C

#AFB09C

#9CAFB0

#9D9CB0

Compound

#AF9D9C

#B0A79C

#9CAFB0

#9CA5B0

Variations

Lighter

#BFB1B0

#CEC5C4

#E2DEDD

Darker

#937876

#665150

#3C2F2E

Saturation

#A9A3A3

#B09D9C

#D77974

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AF9D9C

#A5A39C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF9D9C

#A0A09C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF9D9C

#AF9D9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dusky Hyacinth 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

#C3A290

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF9D9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0A7B4

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.

#70A7A9

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: #AF9D9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF9D9C;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-hyacinth: #AF9D9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-hyacinth': '#AF9D9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF9D9C] text-[#AF9D9C]

SCSS

$dusky-hyacinth: #AF9D9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF9D9C?

#AF9D9C is Dusky Hyacinth, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AF9D9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Hyacinth?

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

What colors pair well with Dusky Hyacinth?

Dusky Hyacinth 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 Dusky Hyacinth?

You can download Dusky Hyacinth 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 Dusky Hyacinth?

The hex code is #AF9D9C. In RGB it's 175, 157, 156, and in HSL it's 3°, 11%, 65%.

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