GREYS

Drifting Downstream

#61736F

RGB 97, 115, 111 · HSL 167°, 8%, 42% · CMYK 16, 0, 3, 55

Drifting Downstream is #61736F in HEX — rgb(97, 115, 111), hsl(167°, 8%, 42%), cmyk(16%, 0%, 3%, 55%).

Drifting Downstream pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 167°, 8%, 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#61736F

RGB97, 115, 111

HSL167°, 8%, 42%

HSV167°, 16%, 45%

CMYK16, 0, 3, 55

Decimal6386543

CSS RGBrgb(97, 115, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(167, 8%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Jiping SG5G6

ΔE 1.5 · #61706C

Sherwin-Williams

Rocky River SW6215

ΔE 1.8 · #5E706A

Behr

Cameroon Green PPU12-17

ΔE 2 · #60746D

Vista Paint

Under Water World K-857

ΔE 2.2 · #5A716D

Hallman-Lindsay

Paradise City 486

ΔE 3.1 · #5F7475

Benjamin Moore

Silver AC-21

ΔE 3.3 · #5B726A

Dunn-Edwards

Artistic Stone DE6307

ΔE 3.5 · #5C6B65

PPG

Juniper Berry 1145-6

ΔE 4.1 · #576B6B

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 4.5 · #587675

Kilz

Classic Movie RM120

ΔE 5 · #6B7A7C

Valspar

Shady Palm 5003-6C

ΔE 5.1 · #547470

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 5.4 · #646B63

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 5.5 · #586768

IKEA

IKEA184 184

ΔE 8.2 · #788082

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 9.5 · #66665A

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 14.1 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#61736F

#746366

Analogous

#637467

#61736F

#636F74

Triadic

#61736F

#706374

#747063

Split-Complementary

#61736F

#74636F

#746763

Tetradic

#61736F

#676374

#746366

#6F7463

Monochromatic

#1C2120

#3F4A48

#61736F

#899A96

#B2BDBB

Rectangle

#61736F

#636674

#746366

#747063

Compound

#61736F

#636F74

#746366

#746763

Variations

Lighter

#7F928E

#A0ACAA

#C8CECD

Darker

#4E5D5A

#36403E

#1F2524

Saturation

#696E6D

#637470

#31A58C

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

5.01:1

vs Black

4.19:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#61736F

#6C6D70

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#61736F

#707070

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#61736F

#627272

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Drifting Downstream 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

#88836E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#61736F

Daylight 5500K

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

#758893

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.

#72444E

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: #61736F;

CSS — background

background-color: #61736F;

CSS Variable

--color-drifting-downstream: #61736F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'drifting-downstream': '#61736F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#61736F] text-[#61736F]

SCSS

$drifting-downstream: #61736F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #61736F?

#61736F is Drifting Downstream, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #61736F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Drifting Downstream?

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

What colors pair well with Drifting Downstream?

Drifting Downstream 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 Drifting Downstream?

You can download Drifting Downstream 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 Drifting Downstream?

The hex code is #61736F. In RGB it's 97, 115, 111, and in HSL it's 167°, 8%, 42%.

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