GREYS

Folkstone Grey

#626879

RGB 98, 104, 121 · HSL 224°, 11%, 43% · CMYK 19, 14, 0, 53

Folkstone Grey is #626879 in HEX — rgb(98, 104, 121), hsl(224°, 11%, 43%), cmyk(19%, 14%, 0%, 53%).

Folkstone Grey pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 224°, 11%, 43%. 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#626879

RGB98, 104, 121

HSL224°, 11%, 43%

HSV224°, 19%, 47%

CMYK19, 14, 0, 53

Decimal6449273

CSS RGBrgb(98, 104, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(224, 11%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Dark Night 4003-4C

ΔE 1.4 · #5E6576

Behr

Nostalgic UL240-2

ΔE 1.7 · #646B7E

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1435 · CC-900

ΔE 2.1 · #5D6375

PPG

Blue Zephyr 1042-6

ΔE 2.3 · #5B6676

Hallman-Lindsay

Overlook 1319

ΔE 2.4 · #686D7C

Dulux

Confederate S41B6

ΔE 2.5 · #5C6372

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Lead DE5922

ΔE 2.5 · #5C6274

Vista Paint

Overlook C-1318

ΔE 2.6 · #686C7A

Sherwin-Williams

Mesmerize SW6544

ΔE 3.3 · #5D657B

IKEA

IKEA156 156

ΔE 4.4 · #676973

RAL

Pearl Black Berry 4012

ΔE 6.3 · #6C6881

Farrow & Ball

Stiffkey Blue 281

ΔE 6.8 · #4D5B6A

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 7.4 · #5F676C

Colorhouse

Wool .06 Wool-06

ΔE 9.7 · #485761

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 10 · #4C6A74

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.2 · #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

#626879

#7A7362

Analogous

#62747A

#626879

#67627A

Triadic

#626879

#7A6268

#687A62

Split-Complementary

#626879

#7A6762

#747A62

Tetradic

#626879

#7A6274

#7A7362

#627A67

Monochromatic

#1E1F25

#40444F

#626879

#888EA0

#B3B7C2

Rectangle

#626879

#73627A

#7A7362

#687A62

Compound

#626879

#67627A

#7A7362

#747A62

Variations

Lighter

#7E8598

#A0A4B0

#C8CAD0

Darker

#4E5362

#353944

#1F2128

Saturation

#6A6C71

#62687A

#3151AB

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

5.56:1

vs Black

3.78:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#626879

#63687A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#626879

#676777

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#626879

#616B69

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Folkstone Grey 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

#897B76

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#626879

Daylight 5500K

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

#76809A

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.

#756846

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: #626879;

CSS — background

background-color: #626879;

CSS Variable

--color-folkstone-grey: #626879;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'folkstone-grey': '#626879' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#626879] text-[#626879]

SCSS

$folkstone-grey: #626879;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #626879?

#626879 is Folkstone Grey, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #626879 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Folkstone Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Folkstone Grey?

Folkstone Grey 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 Folkstone Grey?

You can download Folkstone Grey 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 Folkstone Grey?

The hex code is #626879. In RGB it's 98, 104, 121, and in HSL it's 224°, 11%, 43%.

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