GREYS
American River
#626E71
American River is #626E71 in HEX — rgb(98, 110, 113), hsl(192°, 7%, 41%), cmyk(13%, 3%, 0%, 56%).
American River pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 192°, 7%, 41%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
PPG
In The Shadows 1039-6
Valspar
Relaxed Navy 5001-2B
Sherwin-Williams
Slate Tile SW7624
Benjamin Moore
Knoxville HC-160
Kilz
Deep Charcoal RM130
Vista Paint
Wrapped in Twilight K-849
Dulux
Guild Grey SG6G5
Hallman-Lindsay
Spacebox 493
Behr
Rich Pewter QE-61
Farrow & Ball
Inchyra Blue 289
Dunn-Edwards
Pike Lake DE6320
IKEA
IKEA154 154
RAL
Mouse Grey 7005
Colorhouse
Wool .05 Wool-05
Dutch Boy
Ocean Blue D-6743
Kobra
Grey 42
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
15/100
Dark
Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Quiet · Versatile
American River 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #626E71?
#626E71 is American River, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.
Is #626E71 warm or cool?
American River reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with American River?
American River works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.
What colors pair well with American River?
American River 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 American River?
You can download American River 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 American River?
The hex code is #626E71. In RGB it's 98, 110, 113, and in HSL it's 192°, 7%, 41%.
