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# A-1240 — `#9f9d96` —  Color Preview  | Time Paints

![A-1240](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/image-A-1240)

When rooms require definitive architectural framing and tonal weight, the considered depth of A-1240 offers complete design neutrality.

##  Color Harmonies 
###  Monochromatic 
-  [A-1268](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-A-1268)  — `#706d67`  -  [A-1223](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-A-1223)  — `#b6b4ac`  -  [A-1166](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-A-1166)  — `#dbdbd3`  
###  Complementary 
-  [A-1257](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-A-1257)  — `#7c7d7e`  -  [D-4202](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-D-4202)  — `#aebbe2`  -  [D-4426](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-D-4426)  — `#92a5d9`  
###  Analogous 
-  [A-1223](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-A-1223)  — `#b6b4ac`  -  [B-2413](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-B-2413)  — `#c1ad9b`  -  [A-1197](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-A-1197)  — `#c9c8bf`  
###  Split Complementary 
-  [A-1243](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-A-1243)  — `#989c9f`  -  [A-1225](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-A-1225)  — `#aaafb0`  -  [A-1257](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-A-1257)  — `#7c7d7e`  



##  Common Questions About This Color 
### Is A-1240 a good choice for home interiors?

When rooms require definitive architectural framing and tonal weight, the considered depth of A-1240 offers complete design neutrality.

### Does A-1240 make a room feel warmer or cooler?

Acting as a reliable anchor in highly textured, multi-element rooms, the psychological neutrality of A-1240 masterfully prevents visual competition and fatigue.

### What are the best places to apply A-1240 paint?

To masterfully counteract flat, cool light and introduce a tangible sense of warmth and dimension, specify A-1240 for notoriously difficult north-facing rooms.
Adding indispensable depth and warmth without a trace of oppressive heaviness, A-1240 is flawlessly suited to formal living rooms and elegant dining spaces.

### What flooring and furniture shades work best with A-1240?

Positioned as a professional designer’s default, the grey undertone of A-1240 is universally expected to perform—and it consistently does.
Acting as the ultimate neutral connector, the grey undertones of A-1240 allow it to pair seamlessly with a remarkably broad spectrum of hues.

### What are the best tips for applying A-1240 paint?

Offering excellent cleanability for high-traffic rooms, a premium mid-sheen finish spectacularly enhances the pigment density and warmth of A-1240.
For a flawless, bespoke finish, apply A-1240 using a high-quality synthetic-bristle brush for detailed joinery, and a short-nap roller for expansive wall surfaces.


##  Alternative Names 
Battleship Gray, Mason Grey, SILVER TONE, Bedrock, Vintage Pewter


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- [YL-0262](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-YL-0262) — `#DECCAF`
- [CT-2223](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-CT-2223) — `#DFBD9E`
- [YG-0227](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-YG-0227) — `#ADA06A`
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- [NCS S 1030-G30Y](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%201030-G30Y) — `#afd09b`
- [NCS S 7010-R70B](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-NCS%20S%207010-R70B) — `#474858`
- [OR-0314](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-OR-0314) — `#B36A3C`
- [OR-0194](https://www.timepaints.com/en/colors/color-OR-0194) — `#EA906D`

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