GREYS

Press Agent

#606B77

RGB 96, 107, 119 · HSL 211°, 11%, 42% · CMYK 19, 10, 0, 53

Press Agent is #606B77 in HEX — rgb(96, 107, 119), hsl(211°, 11%, 42%), cmyk(19%, 10%, 0%, 53%).

Press Agent pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 211°, 11%, 42%. 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#606B77

RGB96, 107, 119

HSL211°, 11%, 42%

HSV211°, 19%, 47%

CMYK19, 10, 0, 53

Decimal6318967

CSS RGBrgb(96, 107, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(211, 11%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Press Agent S37A5

ΔE 0.8 · #606C77

Sherwin-Williams

Granite Peak SW6250

ΔE 1.2 · #606B75

Valspar

Smoky Pitch 4007-4B

ΔE 1.6 · #606E79

Hallman-Lindsay

Deep Lagoon 507

ΔE 1.7 · #5E6C76

Vista Paint

Romantic Mood K-794

ΔE 2 · #646F79

Benjamin Moore

Andes CSP-600

ΔE 2.6 · #596572

PPG

Alley Cat 1043-6

ΔE 3.1 · #656874

Dunn-Edwards

Wharf View DEC799

ΔE 3.2 · #65737E

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 3.6 · #667480

Behr

Hypnotic MQ5-19

ΔE 4 · #677582

Kilz

Deep Charcoal RM130

ΔE 4.3 · #5F6F75

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 7.1 · #4D5B6A

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 7.1 · #4C6A74

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 8.8 · #485761

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 9.9 · #6C6881

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#606B77

#776B5F

Analogous

#5F7677

#606B77

#605F77

Triadic

#606B77

#775F6B

#6B775F

Split-Complementary

#606B77

#77605F

#76775F

Tetradic

#606B77

#775F76

#776B5F

#5F7760

Monochromatic

#1B1E22

#3D454C

#606B77

#85919D

#B0B7BF

Rectangle

#606B77

#6B5F77

#776B5F

#6B775F

Compound

#606B77

#605F77

#776B5F

#76775F

Variations

Lighter

#7C8896

#9EA6AF

#C7CBCF

Darker

#4C5560

#343B42

#1E2227

Saturation

#686B6F

#5F6B77

#3069A7

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

5.43:1

vs Black

3.87:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#606B77

#646978

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#606B77

#696976

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#606B77

#5F6D6B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Press Agent 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

#877D74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#606B77

Daylight 5500K

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

#758299

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

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.

#725C44

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: #606B77;

CSS — background

background-color: #606B77;

CSS Variable

--color-press-agent: #606B77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'press-agent': '#606B77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#606B77] text-[#606B77]

SCSS

$press-agent: #606B77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #606B77?

#606B77 is Press Agent, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #606B77 warm or cool?

Press Agent reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Press Agent?

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

What colors pair well with Press Agent?

Press Agent 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 Press Agent?

You can download Press Agent 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 Press Agent?

The hex code is #606B77. In RGB it's 96, 107, 119, and in HSL it's 211°, 11%, 42%.

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