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Gropius Gray

#63615D

RGB 99, 97, 93 · HSL 40°, 3%, 38% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 61

Gropius Gray is #63615D in HEX — rgb(99, 97, 93), hsl(40°, 3%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 61%).

Gropius Gray pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 40°, 3%, 38%. 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#63615D

RGB99, 97, 93

HSL40°, 3%, 38%

HSV40°, 6%, 39%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 61

Decimal6512989

CSS RGBrgb(99, 97, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 3%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gropius Gray C-1462

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Gray historic-gropius-gray

Exact match

Valspar

Semi-Sweet 4003-2C

ΔE 1.4 · #625F5D

Dunn-Edwards

Charcoal Smudge DE6370

ΔE 1.6 · #60605E

IKEA

IKEA188 188

ΔE 1.8 · #646462

Dulux

Hammer Grey SG6H6

ΔE 2.1 · #696560

Kilz

Dark Umber RM190

ΔE 2.1 · #605F58

PPG

Stone's Throw 1008-7

ΔE 2.1 · #605C58

Sherwin-Williams

Grizzle Gray SW7068

ΔE 2.2 · #636562

Behr

Intellectual PPU18-19

ΔE 2.3 · #605C5A

Benjamin Moore

Kendall HC-166

ΔE 2.4 · #686763

Farrow & Ball

Down Pipe 26

ΔE 3.2 · #626664

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 4.4 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 4.9 · #575757

Colorhouse

Metal .05 Metal-05

ΔE 5.5 · #535654

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 9.8 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#63615D

#5E6064

Analogous

#645F5E

#63615D

#63645E

Triadic

#63615D

#5E6462

#625E64

Split-Complementary

#63615D

#5E6364

#5F5E64

Tetradic

#63615D

#5E645F

#5E6064

#645E63

Monochromatic

#151514

#3C3B39

#63615D

#8B8884

#B0AEAB

Rectangle

#63615D

#60645E

#5E6064

#625E64

Compound

#63615D

#63645E

#5E6064

#5F5E64

Variations

Lighter

#84827D

#A3A19E

#C9C8C7

Darker

#504E4B

#373634

#201F1E

Saturation

#626160

#64625E

#93722F

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

6.18:1

vs Black

3.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#63615D

#62615D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#63615D

#61615E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#63615D

#636061

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gropius 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

#8A7561

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#63615D

Daylight 5500K

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

#777A85

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#3E4C67

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: #63615D;

CSS — background

background-color: #63615D;

CSS Variable

--color-gropius-gray: #63615D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gropius-gray': '#63615D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#63615D] text-[#63615D]

SCSS

$gropius-gray: #63615D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #63615D?

#63615D is Gropius Gray, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #63615D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gropius Gray?

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

What colors pair well with Gropius Gray?

Gropius 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 Gropius Gray?

You can download Gropius 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 Gropius Gray?

The hex code is #63615D. In RGB it's 99, 97, 93, and in HSL it's 40°, 3%, 38%.

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