GREYS

Equinox

#62696B

RGB 98, 105, 107 · HSL 193°, 4%, 40% · CMYK 8, 2, 0, 58

Equinox is #62696B in HEX — rgb(98, 105, 107), hsl(193°, 4%, 40%), cmyk(8%, 2%, 0%, 58%).

Equinox pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 193°, 4%, 40%. 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#62696B

RGB98, 105, 107

HSL193°, 4%, 40%

HSV193°, 8%, 42%

CMYK8, 2, 0, 58

Decimal6449515

CSS RGBrgb(98, 105, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(193, 4%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Grafton Grey K-810

ΔE 0.8 · #63686A

Hallman-Lindsay

Greybeard 528

ΔE 0.8 · #626869

Sherwin-Williams

Web Gray SW7075

ΔE 1.4 · #616669

Benjamin Moore

Charcoal HC-178

ΔE 1.6 · #65686A

Behr

Cordite HDC-MD-28

ΔE 1.7 · #606666

Dunn-Edwards

Pointed Rock DE6363

ΔE 2 · #646767

Kilz

Murky Depths RM140

ΔE 2 · #5F676C

PPG

Lava Gray 1038-6

ΔE 2.2 · #5E686D

Dulux

Guild Grey SG6G5

ΔE 2.7 · #656C72

Valspar

High-Speed Steel 4005-2B

ΔE 2.9 · #6B6E71

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 2.9 · #626664

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 4 · #646462

RAL

Mouse Grey 7005

ΔE 6 · #646B63

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 7.5 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 8.2 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 14.1 · #515545

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

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

#62696B

#6A6462

Analogous

#626A68

#62696B

#62646A

Triadic

#62696B

#6A6268

#686A62

Split-Complementary

#62696B

#6A6264

#6A6862

Tetradic

#62696B

#68626A

#6A6462

#646A62

Monochromatic

#181A1B

#3D4142

#62696B

#888F91

#AFB4B6

Rectangle

#62696B

#64626A

#6A6462

#686A62

Compound

#62696B

#62646A

#6A6462

#6A6862

Variations

Lighter

#808789

#A0A5A6

#C8CACB

Darker

#4E5455

#36393B

#1F2122

Saturation

#656767

#62686A

#31849B

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

5.60:1

vs Black

3.75:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#62696B

#66676C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#62696B

#68686B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#62696B

#626969

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Equinox 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

#897B6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#62696B

Daylight 5500K

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

#768090

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.

#6C4A41

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: #62696B;

CSS — background

background-color: #62696B;

CSS Variable

--color-equinox: #62696B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'equinox': '#62696B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#62696B] text-[#62696B]

SCSS

$equinox: #62696B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #62696B?

#62696B is Equinox, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #62696B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Equinox?

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

What colors pair well with Equinox?

Equinox 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 Equinox?

You can download Equinox 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 Equinox?

The hex code is #62696B. In RGB it's 98, 105, 107, and in HSL it's 193°, 4%, 40%.

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