NEUTRALS

Web Gray

#616669

RGB 97, 102, 105 · HSL 202°, 4%, 40% · CMYK 8, 3, 0, 59

Web Gray is #616669 in HEX — rgb(97, 102, 105), hsl(202°, 4%, 40%), cmyk(8%, 3%, 0%, 59%).

Web Gray pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 202°, 4%, 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#616669

RGB97, 102, 105

HSL202°, 4%, 40%

HSV202°, 8%, 41%

CMYK8, 3, 0, 59

Decimal6383209

CSS RGBrgb(97, 102, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(202, 4%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Web Gray SW7075

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Stormy 1616

ΔE 0.8 · #636669

Vista Paint

Grafton Grey K-810

ΔE 1 · #63686A

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished Pewter historic-polished-pewter

ΔE 1.4 · #636869

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 1.7 · #5F676C

Behr

Cordite HDC-MD-28

ΔE 1.9 · #606666

Dulux

Licorice Ice Cream SG6C8

ΔE 2 · #5E656B

Dunn-Edwards

Pointed Rock DE6363

ΔE 2 · #646767

PPG

Lava Gray 1038-6

ΔE 2.3 · #5E686D

Valspar

Cobalt Cannon 5001-2C

ΔE 2.6 · #596164

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 3 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 3.6 · #646462

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 6.5 · #575757

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 6.8 · #646B63

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 7.3 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 13.9 · #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 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

#616669

#6A6562

Analogous

#626A69

#616669

#62636A

Triadic

#616669

#6A6267

#676A62

Split-Complementary

#616669

#6A6263

#6A6962

Tetradic

#616669

#69626A

#6A6562

#636A62

Monochromatic

#181A1B

#3D4042

#616669

#888D91

#AFB3B6

Rectangle

#616669

#65626A

#6A6562

#676A62

Compound

#616669

#62636A

#6A6562

#6A6962

Variations

Lighter

#808689

#A0A4A6

#C8CACB

Darker

#4E5355

#36393B

#1F2122

Saturation

#656667

#62676A

#31749B

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

5.81:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#616669

#63656A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#616669

#656569

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#616669

#616666

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Web Gray 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

#88796A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#616669

Daylight 5500K

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

#757E8E

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.

#6C5141

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: #616669;

CSS — background

background-color: #616669;

CSS Variable

--color-web-gray: #616669;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'web-gray': '#616669' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#616669] text-[#616669]

SCSS

$web-gray: #616669;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #616669?

#616669 is Web Gray, a mid-tone neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #616669 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Web Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Web Gray?

Web Gray 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 Web Gray?

You can download Web Gray 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 Web Gray?

The hex code is #616669. In RGB it's 97, 102, 105, and in HSL it's 202°, 4%, 40%.

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