NEUTRALS

Grey Weights

#575161

RGB 87, 81, 97 · HSL 263°, 9%, 35% · CMYK 10, 16, 0, 62

Grey Weights is #575161 in HEX — rgb(87, 81, 97), hsl(263°, 9%, 35%), cmyk(10%, 16%, 0%, 62%).

Grey Weights pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 263°, 9%, 35%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#575161

RGB87, 81, 97

HSL263°, 9%, 35%

HSV263°, 16%, 38%

CMYK10, 16, 0, 62

Decimal5722465

CSS RGBrgb(87, 81, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(263, 9%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grey Weights S49A7

Exact match

PPG

Purple Parlor 13-17

ΔE 2.2 · #595461

Benjamin Moore

Wood 1428

ΔE 2.2 · #514D5C

Dunn-Edwards

Night Night DE5937

ΔE 2.9 · #4F4F5E

Behr

Dignified Purple N110-6

ΔE 3.1 · #5D5866

Valspar

Purple Fury 4001-4C

ΔE 3.6 · #5F5561

Hallman-Lindsay

Blackwater 1320

ΔE 4 · #545663

Vista Paint

Blackwater C-1319

ΔE 4.3 · #535561

Kilz

India Ink RB100-01

ΔE 4.7 · #4C5064

Sherwin-Williams

Quixotic Plum SW6265

ΔE 5.3 · #4A4653

RAL

Graphite Grey 7024

ΔE 7.9 · #474A51

Farrow & Ball

Pelt 254

ΔE 7.9 · #50414C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.3 · #485761

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 10.2 · #4D3E45

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.4 · #575757

Kobra

Blue 31

ΔE 12.5 · #334059

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#575161

#5B6151

Analogous

#515361

#575161

#5F5161

Triadic

#575161

#615751

#516157

Split-Complementary

#575161

#615F51

#536151

Tetradic

#575161

#615153

#5B6151

#51615F

Monochromatic

#0C0C0E

#322E38

#575161

#7D748B

#A49EAE

Rectangle

#575161

#61515B

#5B6151

#516157

Compound

#575161

#5F5161

#5B6151

#536151

Variations

Lighter

#786F85

#9A94A3

#C4C1C9

Darker

#46414E

#302C36

#1C1A20

Saturation

#59575C

#575161

#4E298A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.62:1

AAA

vs Black

2.75:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#575161

#515561

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#575161

#52525F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#575161

#555452

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Weights 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

#816964

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#575161

Daylight 5500K

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

#6E6E88

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#505F39

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #575161;

CSS — background

background-color: #575161;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-weights: #575161;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-weights': '#575161' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#575161] text-[#575161]

SCSS

$grey-weights: #575161;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #575161?

#575161 is Grey Weights, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #575161 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Weights?

Grey Weights works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Grey Weights?

Grey Weights pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Grey Weights?

You can download Grey Weights 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 Grey Weights?

The hex code is #575161. In RGB it's 87, 81, 97, and in HSL it's 263°, 9%, 35%.

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