NEUTRALS

Cordite

#616665

RGB 97, 102, 101 · HSL 168°, 3%, 39% · CMYK 5, 0, 1, 60

Cordite is #616665 in HEX — rgb(97, 102, 101), hsl(168°, 3%, 39%), cmyk(5%, 0%, 1%, 60%).

Cordite pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 168°, 3%, 39%. 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#616665

RGB97, 102, 101

HSL168°, 3%, 39%

HSV168°, 5%, 40%

CMYK5, 0, 1, 60

Decimal6383205

CSS RGBrgb(97, 102, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(168, 3%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Pewter SW2848

ΔE 0.5 · #616564

Behr

Cordite HDC-MD-28

ΔE 0.7 · #606666

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 0.7 · #626664

Benjamin Moore

Bracken CW-690

ΔE 1 · #5F6464

Vista Paint

Greybeard C-527

ΔE 1.2 · #616667

Dunn-Edwards

Pointed Rock DE6363

ΔE 1.2 · #646767

Hallman-Lindsay

Greybeard 528

ΔE 1.5 · #626869

Dulux

Teahouse SN4G6

ΔE 2 · #666966

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 2.2 · #646462

Valspar

Sable Evening 5006-2C

ΔE 2.7 · #636560

Kilz

Sooty RM160

ΔE 3 · #6A6B6B

PPG

Mostly Metal 1036-7

ΔE 3.7 · #575E5F

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 4.6 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.1 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 6.6 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 11.9 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#616665

#666062

Analogous

#606662

#616665

#606566

Triadic

#616665

#656066

#666560

Split-Complementary

#616665

#666065

#666260

Tetradic

#616665

#626066

#666062

#656660

Monochromatic

#161817

#3B3F3E

#616665

#868D8C

#AEB2B1

Rectangle

#616665

#606266

#666062

#666560

Compound

#616665

#606566

#666062

#666260

Variations

Lighter

#7F8685

#9FA4A3

#C7CAC9

Darker

#4D5251

#353938

#1F2120

Saturation

#636464

#606665

#309782

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

5.84:1

vs Black

3.60:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#616665

#646466

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#616665

#656565

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#616665

#616666

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Cordite 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

#887967

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#616665

Daylight 5500K

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

#757E8B

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.

#6A3F48

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: #616665;

CSS — background

background-color: #616665;

CSS Variable

--color-cordite: #616665;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cordite': '#616665' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#616665] text-[#616665]

SCSS

$cordite: #616665;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #616665?

#616665 is Cordite, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #616665 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cordite?

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

What colors pair well with Cordite?

Cordite 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 Cordite?

You can download Cordite 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 Cordite?

The hex code is #616665. In RGB it's 97, 102, 101, and in HSL it's 168°, 3%, 39%.

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