NEUTRALS

Script Ink

#60616B

RGB 96, 97, 107 · HSL 235°, 5%, 40% · CMYK 10, 9, 0, 58

Script Ink is #60616B in HEX — rgb(96, 97, 107), hsl(235°, 5%, 40%), cmyk(10%, 9%, 0%, 58%).

Script Ink pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 235°, 5%, 40%. 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#60616B

RGB96, 97, 107

HSL235°, 5%, 40%

HSV235°, 10%, 42%

CMYK10, 9, 0, 58

Decimal6316395

CSS RGBrgb(96, 97, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(235, 5%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Venus Mist S43A6

ΔE 1.8 · #5F616E

Hallman-Lindsay

Muted Mulberry historic-muted-mulberry

ΔE 2.3 · #66626D

Vista Paint

Five O'Clock Shadow K-777

ΔE 2.5 · #5A5C64

Benjamin Moore

Anchor 2126-30

ΔE 3 · #5D6268

PPG

Alley Cat 1043-6

ΔE 3.1 · #656874

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 3.2 · #676973

Sherwin-Williams

Cloak Gray SW6278

ΔE 3.4 · #605E63

Behr

Dark Shadows MQ5-2

ΔE 3.8 · #5B5A60

Dunn-Edwards

Sheet Metal DE6356

ΔE 4.3 · #5E6063

Valspar

Boysenberry Jam 4002-4C

ΔE 4.3 · #635D6C

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 4.6 · #5F676C

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 6.6 · #4D5B6A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.5 · #575757

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 7.6 · #485761

RAL

Traffic Grey B 7043

ΔE 9.9 · #4E5452

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 17.1 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#60616B

#6B6A61

Analogous

#61676B

#60616B

#65616B

Triadic

#60616B

#6B6162

#626B61

Split-Complementary

#60616B

#6B6561

#676B61

Tetradic

#60616B

#6B6167

#6B6A61

#616B65

Monochromatic

#18181B

#3D3D43

#60616B

#878792

#AFAFB6

Rectangle

#60616B

#6A616B

#6B6A61

#626B61

Compound

#60616B

#65616B

#6B6A61

#676B61

Variations

Lighter

#7E808B

#9FA0A7

#C8C8CB

Darker

#4D4E56

#35363B

#1F1F23

Saturation

#646568

#61626B

#30399C

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

6.14:1

vs Black

3.42:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#60616B

#5F626B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#60616B

#61616A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#60616B

#5F6362

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Script Ink 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

#87756B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#60616B

Daylight 5500K

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

#757A90

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#6C6941

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: #60616B;

CSS — background

background-color: #60616B;

CSS Variable

--color-script-ink: #60616B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'script-ink': '#60616B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#60616B] text-[#60616B]

SCSS

$script-ink: #60616B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #60616B?

#60616B is Script Ink, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #60616B warm or cool?

Script Ink reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Script Ink?

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

What colors pair well with Script Ink?

Script Ink 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 Script Ink?

You can download Script Ink 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 Script Ink?

The hex code is #60616B. In RGB it's 96, 97, 107, and in HSL it's 235°, 5%, 40%.

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